Shared-context method Key Terms

Intertextuality

The relationship between texts and how they reference or influence each other within a specific context.

Thematic Analysis

An analytical approach that focuses on the themes present in a text, exploring how they are developed and represented.

Alienation

A feeling of being isolated or estranged from a group or society.

Narrative Voice

The perspective from which a story is told, influencing how readers perceive characters and events.

Intertextuality

The relationship between texts and how they reference or influence each other, enriching the reading experience.

Narrative voice

The style or perspective from which a story is told, affecting the reader's connection to the characters and events.

Narrative Voice

The format or perspective from which a story is told, influencing how the audience perceives events and characters.

Contextual Analysis

Examining a text by considering the historical, cultural, and social circumstances surrounding its creation.

Contextual Evaluation

Analyzing a text by considering the historical, cultural, and social contexts in which it was produced.

Literary Method

The techniques and strategies used by authors to convey meaning and engage readers.

Intertextuality

The relationship between texts and how they reference or influence each other.

Metafiction

Fiction that self-consciously addresses the devices of fiction, often blurring the boundary between fiction and reality.

Contextual Evaluation

The process of analyzing a text by considering its historical, cultural, and social contexts.

Comparative Analysis

A method of examining two or more texts to highlight similarities and differences in themes, characters, and styles.

Symbolism

A literary device where symbols are used to represent ideas or qualities.

Historical Context

The background information regarding the time period and circumstances in which a text was written.

Theme

The central topic or idea explored in a text.

Characterization

The process by which an author reveals the personality of a character.

Theme

The central idea or underlying message in a literary work.

Characterization

The method by which an author builds and develops characters in a narrative.

Narrative Voice

The perspective from which a story is told, influencing how the reader perceives events and characters.

Characterization

The method by which an author builds and develops characters, revealing their personalities and motivations.

Contextual evaluation

The process of analyzing a text by considering the historical, cultural, and social contexts in which it was created.

Literary significance

The importance of a text in terms of its themes, style, and impact on literature and society.