Introduction to Literary Studies
Literary Text
They are written acts of communication. They are aesthetically relevant and pleasurable, or they are oriented towards the aesthetic function of language. They are fictive. They are open to interpretation. They are indeterminate as to the perlocutionary effect intended. They are displaced written acts of communication. They are included in the literary canon of any given society.
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ADDRESSER > MESSAGE > ADDRESSEE
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Read MorePrior Knowledge, Vocabulary Acquisition, and Summarization Techniques in Reading Comprehension
Types of Prior Knowledge and Vocabulary Acquisition
Types of Prior Knowledge
1. General Knowledge About the World
1. Sociocultural Knowledge: This implicit knowledge reflects shared understandings within a group (family, community, etc.) and shapes how individuals perceive and interact with the world.
2. Behavioral Knowledge: This knowledge helps readers infer characters’ goals, plans, traits, emotions, and thoughts, facilitating the construction of a mental model of the text.
3. Valence or Polarity
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Item 5: Types of Prior Knowledge
5.1. Types of Prior Knowledge
5.1.1. General Knowledge about the World
- Knowledge Sociocultural. Some define it as a form of knowledge, largely implicit (if not always consciously acquired, nor is it easily accessible to the subject), which reflects some thoughts shared by members of a family, community, intellectual discipline, ethnicity, national culture, or any other group that is relevant to the subject. It reflects how people in that group see the world and interact
Introduction to Poetry: Genres, Forms, and Analysis
Revision Notes: World Literature – Exploring Poetry
What is Literature?
Literature is often defined as a reflection of life. Studying literature allows us to understand and appreciate our literary heritage and embark on a journey of learning and discovery.
What is Poetry?
Poetry is one of the three major types of literature. Poems are often characterized by their unique structure, utilizing lines and stanzas. They frequently employ rhythmic patterns or meters, although some are written in free verse.
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Moving into an unfamiliar world inevitably brings challenges, but these transitions also create fertile ground for personal growth. The challenges individuals face when navigating new worlds are vividly depicted in two compelling works: Willy Russell’s play “Educating Rita” and Frank Darabont’s film “The Shawshank Redemption.” Through a skillful blend of literary and cinematic techniques, these texts illuminate the profound growth and transformation experienced by their protagonists as they adapt
Read MoreGlossary of Rhetorical Terms and Concepts
LITERARY FIGURE TO DELIBERATELY ENTER WORDS THAT ARE REDUNDANT, IN ORDER TO ADD STRENGTH AND BEAUTY IS CALLED.
- hyperbaton
- ellipsis
- Pleonasm
- syllepsis
“I TOLD HIM NOT ENTER” This prayer engages in the vice.
- Pleonasm
- SOLEC
- BARBARO
- CACOFONIA
“You are either with me or are pro-terrorism” STRATEGY TO USE THE ISSUER’S SPEECH?
- potentiation
- Gradient option
- implicitation SEMANTICA
- FALSE DILEMMA