5.1.4.1 - Authorial Context
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Define authorial context.
💡 Hint: Think about how understanding an author can change your reading of a text.
What is the intentional fallacy?
💡 Hint: Consider who should shape the meaning of a text, the reader or author?
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What does authorial context refer to?
💡 Hint: Think of how an author's experiences shape their stories.
True or False: Understanding historical context is unnecessary for analyzing literature.
💡 Hint: Consider how real-world events can shape fictional narratives.
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Compare and contrast the impact of an author's historical context on two different works. Provide evidence from both texts.
💡 Hint: Look for major societal events for each author's timeframe.
Evaluate how neglecting authorial context can alter the interpretation of a key theme. Use specific examples.
💡 Hint: Choose a theme central to the work and explore varied perspectives.
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