4.2 - Intertextuality and Global Issues
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Practice Questions
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Define intertextuality in your own words.
💡 Hint: Think about how books reference other works.
What is an allusion? Provide an example.
💡 Hint: Consider famous stories or characters that are frequently referenced.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does intertextuality refer to?
💡 Hint: Consider how various works reference each other.
True or False: Parody is solely used for comedic purposes.
💡 Hint: Think about how parody can comment on serious themes.
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Challenge Problems
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Compare the use of intertextuality in a traditional epic vs. a modern novel. Discuss the implications.
💡 Hint: Consider how context influences the message.
Construct an argument on how adaptations of classic texts can serve both as reimaginings and critiques of the original material.
💡 Hint: Think about how ideas of authority shift in new contexts.
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Reference links
Supplementary resources to enhance your learning experience.
- Intertextuality in Literature
- Understanding Allusion: A Literary Device
- Exploring Literature and Social Justice
- Climate Fiction: The Emergence of Cli-Fi
- Human Rights and Literature
- The Role of Identity in Literature
- Adaptations: A Critical Approach
- Global Literature Review: Migration Themes
- Parody in Literature
- The Importance of Environmental Literature