Is Twitter the Newest Form of Literature?

The video explores the concept of Twitter as a platform for literary creativity, emphasizing how constraints like the 140-character limit can foster creativity. It draws parallels between tweets and Haikus, highlighting their structural similarities and creative potential. The video also discusses other online literary experiments, such as Facebook novels and status updates, and encourages audience interaction and feedback.

What is the main creative constraint on Twitter that influences tweet construction?

• The number of followers

• The inclusion of images

• The 140-character limit

• The use of hashtags

Which art form is mentioned as having a similar constraint to tweets?

• Epic

• Limerick

• Haiku

• Sonnet

What is the term used in Haikus for the place of emphasis?

• Karigy

• Kireji

• Kanshi

• Kigo

Which author is mentioned as having written a story on Twitter?

• Rick Moody

• William Carlos Williams

• John Woo

• Orson Welles

What is the main argument against the legitimacy of stories constructed through status updates?

• They are too long

• They lack depth

• They are too complex

• They are fleeting