Post Modernism

Question 1

Stylistic techniques (S.T.) commonly found in postmodern literature include:

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Pastiche, Intertextuality, Metafiction, Temporal Distortion, Minimalism, Maximalism, Magical Realism, Faction, and Reader Involvement

Question 2

Pastiche

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The taking of various ideas from previous writings and literary styles and pasting them together to make new styles

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Intertextuality

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The acknowledgement of previous literary works within another literary work

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Metafiction

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The act of writing about writing or making readers aware of the fictional nature of the fiction they’re reading

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Temporal Distortion

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The use of non-linear timelines and narrative techniques in a story

Question 6

Minimalism

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The use of characters and events which are decidedly common and non-exceptional characters

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Maximalism

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Disorganized, lengthy, highly detailed writing

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Magical Realism

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The introduction of impossible or unrealistic events into a a narrative that is otherwise realistic

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Faction

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The mixing of actual historical events with fictional events without clearly defining what is factual and what is fictional

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Reader Involvement

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Often through direct address to the reader and the open acknowledgement of the fictional nature of the events being described

Question 11

Novels by Kurt Vonnegut:

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Slaughterhouse 5
The Sirens of Titan
Mother Night
Cat's Cradle
God Bless You, Mr. Rosewater