Literary Engagement and Text Types

A set of flashcards defining different types of literary texts, methods of reader engagement, and strategies for analysis and response based on lecture notes.

Written Texts

Literary works presented in written or print form, including mediums such as short stories, novels, essays, poems, and articles.

Relate (Written Texts)

A method of engagement for written texts that involves mapping narrative plotlines to personal past events.

Evaluate (Written Texts)

A method of engagement that involves the critical assessment of the decisions and morals of characters.

Formulate (Written Texts)

A method of engagement where a reader expresses critical opinions on the overarching themes of a text.

Personal Engagement

The process of connecting a literary text to your own experiences, emotions, beliefs, ideas, and unique understanding of the world.

Spoken Texts

Literary works delivered orally, including examples like formal speeches, traditional storytelling, spoken word poetry, podcasts, and dramatic performances.

Analyze (Spoken Texts)

A method of engagement for spoken texts involving intense listening to auditory tone, voice modulation, and underlying rhythm.

Synthesize (Spoken Texts)

A method of engagement that mirrors the speaker's emotional state against the listener's own internal memories.

Multimodal Texts

Works that generate meaning by weaving together two or more semiotic systems, encompassing language, graphics, written audios, video, animation, and bodily gestures.

Evaluate (Multimodal Texts)

A method of engagement assessing how visual composition, soundscapes, and text operate concurrently.

Deconstruct (Multimodal Texts)

A method of engagement involving the analysis of personal emotional shifts across different cinematic frames.

Reader-Response Approach

A literary approach emphasizing the reader's primacy, asserting that a text has no fixed meaning until interpreted by an individual based on their unique experiences and perspective.

Reflective Reading Strategy

An active reading strategy that examines the reader's thoughts, emotions, and personal reactions while reading, focusing on lessons or values learned.

Poetry Appreciation

The process of understanding and responding to a poem by examining literary elements like imagery, figurative language, tone, symbolism, theme, and emotional impact.

Personal Responses (Poetry)

Responses where the reader shares personal reflections, connects the poem to their own experiences, and expresses emotions inspired by the text.

Visual Responses (Poetry)

Responses that involve creating drawings, posters, or mind maps based on a poem.

Creative Responses (Poetry)

Responses that include writing a response poem or creating a diary entry or letter from a character's perspective.

Performance Responses (Poetry)

Responses involving poetry reading, dramatic interpretation, or spoken word performance.

Critical Reflection

The process of evaluating a text's ideas and relevance to real life, including social issues, ethical concerns, and the author's message.