4.4.1.1.2 - Reader-Response Theory
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What does Reader-Response Theory focus on?
💡 Hint: Think about what part the reader plays in understanding literature.
Give an example of how emotions can influence reading.
💡 Hint: Consider how your mood affects your perception of stories.
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What is the primary focus of Reader-Response Theory?
💡 Hint: Consider who or what contributes to the understanding of a text.
True or False: Reader-Response Theory suggests that meaning in a text is fixed and unchanging.
💡 Hint: Think about whether a text can mean different things to different people.
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Analyze a passage from a literary text you've read and explain how various reader backgrounds might influence interpretations differently.
💡 Hint: Consider factors like age, culture, and personal experiences when analyzing interpretations.
Create a dialogue between two fictional readers interpreting the same text. Describe how their backgrounds lead to differing views.
💡 Hint: Think about contrasting backgrounds, like socioeconomic status, and how that might color their readings.
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