Literary Analysis Quiz

What is hypertextuality?

• The study of ancient texts

• A literary technique where text is linked to other texts through hyperlinks

• The use of multiple languages in a single text

• The analysis of textual structure

Who coined the term "hypertext"?

• Tim Berners-Lee

• Ted Nelson

• Douglas Engelbart

• Alan Kay

What is intertextuality?

• The study of text formatting techniques

• The relationship between different texts and how they influence each other

• The use of complex vocabulary in literature

• The analysis of text organization

What is the term used to describe the practice of referencing one text within another?

• Hypertextuality

• Intertextuality

• Metafiction

• Paratextuality

What is the term for a text that serves as a reference or source for another text?

• Prose

• Primary text

• Secondary text

• Hypotext

Which literary theory emphasizes the significance of intertextuality?

• Structuralism

• Feminism

• Postcolonialism

• Psychoanalysis

In Roland Barthes' essay "The Death of the Author," what concept does he introduce that relates to intertextuality?

• The readerly text

• The scriptor

• The implied author

• The death of the text

Which of the following is NOT an example of intertextuality?

• A film adaptation of a novel

• A song sampling lyrics from a famous poem

• A stand-alone novel with no references to other texts

• A television series referencing events from history

What role does intertextuality play in the construction of cultural identity in literature?

• It reinforces cultural stereotypes and prejudices

• It challenges dominant narratives and offers alternative perspectives

• It limits the diversity of voices represented in literature

• It promotes homogeneity and uniformity in cultural expression

Which of the following is an example of hypertextuality?

• A traditional printed novel with footnotes

• A website with clickable links leading to related articles

• A poem written in a single language

• An academic paper with a bibliography