6.3.2.4 - The Act of Reading
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Practice Questions
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Define 'Authorial Intent'.
💡 Hint: Think about what the author wants us to understand or feel.
What is meant by the term 'Reader Response Theory'?
💡 Hint: Consider how individuals might interpret a text differently.
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What does 'Authorial Intent' focus on?
💡 Hint: Remember that it's about what the author aimed to convey.
True or False: Reader Response Theory suggests that readers play an active role in meaning-making.
💡 Hint: Think about how your own perspective influences how you read.
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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.
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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