Reader-Response Theory Concepts

The video tutorial discusses the critical theory of reader-response, emphasizing that the meaning of a text is created by the reader's personal experiences and interpretations. It provides guidelines for writing a reader response journal, including the importance of personal reactions, detailed examples, and proper punctuation. The tutorial also offers sentence starters to help students express their thoughts and feelings about a text. Finally, it provides contact information for further questions.

What is the primary focus of Reader-Response Theory?

• The author's intent

• The text's historical context

• The text's genre

• The reader's interpretation

How does Reader-Response Theory view the meaning of a text?

• As determined by the author

• As fixed and unchanging

• As dependent on the text's length

• As created by the reader

What is the main idea of Reader-Response Theory?

• The text's meaning is fixed

• The text's genre determines its meaning

• The author's intent is paramount

• The reader creates the text's meaning

How does Reader-Response Theory differ from other literary theories?

• It analyzes the text's structure

• It considers the text's historical context

• It focuses on the author's background

• It emphasizes the reader's role

What role do personal experiences play in Reader-Response Theory?

• They have no impact

• They are secondary to the author's intent

• They are irrelevant to text analysis

• They shape the reader's interpretation

In Reader-Response Theory, what is the 'baggage' that readers bring to a text?

• The text's genre

• The reader's personal experiences

• The author's background

• The text's historical context

What is the role of 'baggage' in Reader-Response Theory?

• It is determined by the author

• It shapes the reader's interpretation

• It is a distraction

• It is irrelevant

What is the significance of personal experiences in interpreting a text?

• They have no impact

• They are irrelevant

• They shape the reader's understanding

• They are secondary to the text's genre

What is the first step in applying Reader-Response Theory to 'The Sniper'?

• Summarizing the plot

• Focusing on personal thoughts and feelings

• Analyzing the author's background

• Identifying the genre

Which of the following is a sentence starter for a reader response?

• The author intended to...

• The genre of this text is...

• This story reminds me of...

• The text was published in...