CONCEPTS (how to writers "speak" thorugh their text)
Representation
Transformation
Identity
Culture
Creativity
Communication
Perspective
Definition: this concept suggests that texts (literary and non-literary) to have a range of possible meanings. Since we all don't see or perceive things in the same way.
Definition: The concept of transformation relates to the idea of 'intertextuality' in that whether the text transforms the ideas that are represented in other texts. Perceiving the text can also transform one's perspective about a subject as well.
How are characters a fair portrayal of reality?
Definition: this concept is central to our lives, we are constantly exposed to a variety of perspectives through time and space to confirm and challenge your views on what it is to be human
Definition: In context of the perception of texts, creativity is used to interpret and understand a text, including exploring the potential meanings. Creativity is also required in authorial intentions and how author chooses to communicate his/her ideas to achieve their purpose
Definition: The collective ideas and values that we share. Also, the social practices, rituals, habits, and traditions we engage in.
Definition: the purpose of writing is for the author to communicate with the reader or audience through their utilisation of language, style and structure.
Things to consider: the author or creator's intention, reader's bias and the context of the work(time and place it was created in)
To what extent are texts representation an expression of an author's identity?
In what ways do authors use "text type" as a way of voicing their message?
How do authors make creative choices in regards to literary and visual mode to construct meaning?
To what extent are texts products of culture and tradition?
To understand a text, it's important to understand the culture of the writer and reader at the time that the text was published. Also understand how different readers from different cultures would perceive the text.
How effective are cultural allusions at persuading a group of target audience?
Representation can be either biased or not biased
With different purposes conveying certain ideas to the different groups of audiences however these ideas are sometimes interpreted in many ways than the author anticipated
Representation changes according to culture, values, beliefs, perspective etc.
Definition: Representation concerns the relationship between texts and meanings. Perspectives differ to how language should represent reality or even how accurate does the text represent reality
To what extent can transformation be apparent in literary texts?
To what extent does the author's intentions (i.e. stylistic devices, visual elements, language & diction) contribute to effectively communicate their purpose.
How can perspective influence or affect how the reader interprets the text?
To what extent is the author's expression of creativity apparent to the reader?
How does the identity of the audience influence their perception of the text?
In what ways does intertextuality transforms our understanding of a text/subject?
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