4.4.1.1.3 - Historical/Biographical Approaches
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Define historical context in three sentences.
💡 Hint: Think about major events that might shape a story.
What does authorial context refer to?
💡 Hint: Consider how an author's life may affect their themes.
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What does historical context encompass?
💡 Hint: Think about what influences a book beyond just the author's perspective.
True or False: Social context only refers to the author's life experiences.
💡 Hint: Consider the broader society, not just the individual.
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Analyze a specific novel and discuss how its authorial context influences an overarching theme.
💡 Hint: Investigate the author's biography and relate it back to the themes presented in the novel.
Select a historical event and examine its influence on a particular literary movement.
💡 Hint: Consider how major events create shifts in literary voice and style.
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