Practice The Act of Reading - 6.3.2.4 | Module 6: Advanced Literary and Contextual Studies (HL & SL) | IB Grade 12 English
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6.3.2.4 - The Act of Reading

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Question 1

Easy

Define 'Authorial Intent'.

💡 Hint: Think about what the author wants us to understand or feel.

Question 2

Easy

What is meant by the term 'Reader Response Theory'?

💡 Hint: Consider how individuals might interpret a text differently.

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Question 1

What does 'Authorial Intent' focus on?

  • The reader's interpretation
  • The author's purpose
  • The text's historical context

💡 Hint: Remember that it's about what the author aimed to convey.

Question 2

True or False: Reader Response Theory suggests that readers play an active role in meaning-making.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about how your own perspective influences how you read.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Examine a literary piece of your choice. Discuss three ways that authorial intent shapes the text's meaning. Then, explain how reader response theory could alter its interpretation.

💡 Hint: Choosing a well-known literary work may facilitate exploration of authorial intent.

Question 2

Create a short narrative that illustrates both perspectives of authorial intent and reader response. Include an author's original purpose and a reader's alternative interpretation.

💡 Hint: Use a relatable theme that can evoke multiple interpretations.

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