Postmodernism

A media text made up of pieces from other media texts - particularly the imitation of other styles. Similar to parody but more respectful.

• pastiche

• intertextuality

• simulacra

• hyperreality

The imitation of one media text for comic effect, can also be used as satire.

• pastiche

• intertextuality

• parody

• hyperreality

The putting together of cultural signifiers to form new meanings / texts. The mixing together, or re-contextualising, of different styles and ideas in fashion, music, art and media to create new meanings.

• parody

• homage

• bricolage

• self-reflexivity

Texts that deliberately draw attention to their own fictional nature.

• parody

• homage

• bricolage

• self-reflexivity

A realistic copy. A copy of a copy that has that no relationship with the thing it was copied from. The media text that is a copy of a copy. The media is full of these. 'Busted' are ... punk rockers. (J. Baudrillard)

• parody

• pastiche

• hyperreality

• simulacrum

Who talked about meta-narratives?

• Chomsky

• Baudrillard

• Lyotard

• Strinati

Who talked about hyper reality, bricolage and simulcra?

• Chomsky

• Baudrillard

• Lyotard

• Strinati

Who talked about disproportionate power of mass media and popular culture through media saturation?

• Chomsky

• Baudrillard

• Lyotard

• Strinati

Which were the main reasons why postmodern literature included a Paranoic theme?

• For the belief that there's an ordering system, the cold war, and technology.

• For the belief that there's an ordering system, II world war, and technology.

• For the belief of the existence of war, ordering systems, and robots.

Which literary technique is characterized by the blending of different genres and styles to create a new narrative form, often seen in postmodern literature?

• A) Intertextuality

• B) Pastiche

• C) Metafiction

• D) Bricolage