Week 2 Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
Genre
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A category of literature that authors use to describe the primary content and tone of their writing
2
Q
Context
A
Information that helps the message of a literary text make sense
3
Q
Types of context
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Historical/temporal
Geographical
Cultural
Social
Biographical/authorial
Literary
Philosophical/ideological
4
Q
Theme
A
The main idea or underlying meaning a writer explores in a literary work
5
Q
Thematic concepts
A
Aspects of life
6
Q
Thematic statements
A
Conclusions or answers to questions about an aspect of life
