Context, Author, Purpose, and Audience

These flashcards cover key concepts related to text analysis, focusing on context, author, purpose, and audience.

Context

The situation, events, or circumstances that affect the text, influencing its meaning.

Author

The person or people who write the text, influenced by their own experiences and background.

Purpose

What the author wants to achieve with their writing, which may differ from the reader's reason for reading.

Audience

The person or people for whom the text is written, affecting how the text is perceived and understood.

Key Parts of Text Analysis

The four key parts to focus on: Context, Author, Purpose, and Audience.

Significance of Context

Context includes time period, events, culture, and setting that contribute to the meaning of the text.

Influence of Author's Background

An author's experiences, values, and background shape the tone and perspective of their writing.

Purposes of Writing

Authors may write to inform, persuade, reflect, entertain, or connect with their audience.

Reader's Interpretation

Readers may interpret or understand a text based on their own knowledge and experiences, which can vary from the author’s purpose.