4.3.3.1 - Establishing a Basis for Comparison
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What is a universal theme? Give an example.
💡 Hint: Think of ideas that appear in many cultures' stories.
What does 'authorial intent' mean?
💡 Hint: Consider why an author writes something.
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What are universal themes?
💡 Hint: Think of themes you see in diverse stories.
True or False: Culturally specific themes do not relate to broader human experiences.
💡 Hint: Think about themes that are specific to certain societies.
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Identify and compare the portrayal of power in two literary works from different cultures.
💡 Hint: Consider how each culture defines and manifests power.
Analyze how contrasting authorial intents affect thematic expressions in two poems.
💡 Hint: Think about what each poet wishes to convey and how they do it.
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