Understanding Intertextuality

What is intertextuality?

• The act of writing a completely original text

• The relationship between texts and how they reference or influence one another

• A technique used only in poetry

• A method for summarizing a text

Which of the following is an example of an allusion?

• Quoting a famous author directly

• Referring to 'the American Dream' in a modern song

• Creating a parody of a classic novel

• Writing a sequel to a popular movie

In 'The Hunger Games,' Katniss Everdeen's struggle can be seen as an allusion to which classic story?

• 'Cinderella'

• 'Romeo and Juliet'

• 'The Lottery'

• 'Hercules'

Which of the following best describes a parody?

• A retelling of a story in a different cultural context

• A humorous imitation of another work

• A direct quotation from another text

• A reference to a historical event

In the song 'Love Story' by Taylor Swift, which classic text is referenced?

• 'Hamlet'

• 'Pride and Prejudice'

• 'The Great Gatsby'

• 'The Odyssey'

What purpose does intertextuality serve in literature?

• To confuse the reader

• To create connections and deepen understanding

• To eliminate the need for original ideas

• To limit the scope of interpretation

Which of the following is an example of adaptation?

• A modern movie that references Shakespeare's plays

• A novel that is turned into a movie

• A poem that quotes a famous speech

• A blog post discussing a historical figure

Which term describes a direct citation from another text?

• Allusion

• Quotation

• Parody

• Pastiche

In 'Shrek,' the character references many fairy tales. This is an example of:

• Adaptation

• Intertextual reference

• Original storytelling

• Character development

Why might an author use intertextuality in their writing?

• To avoid plagiarism

• To showcase their creativity without influence

• To engage the audience and evoke familiarity

• To focus solely on their original ideas