Special words to memorize for the exam

Question 1

genre

Answer 1

The term “genre” is frequently used to define the categories that have developed over time for what we read, watch, and listen to. Examples of genres in literature include romance, horror, science fiction, and mystery

Question 2

context

Answer 2

background information or circumstances you provide to inform why something is taking place; context can also be the backstory of a character, provided to inform their behavior and personality

Question 3

contexual factors

Answer 3

Historical events: the political, social, and cultural events that occurred during the time of the text’s creation
Philosophical and intellectual movements: the dominant ideas and beliefs of the time, such as existentialism or postmodernism
Author’s background: the author’s personal experiences, beliefs, and values that may have influenced the text
Audience: the intended readership of the text and their cultural and social background
Purpose: the reason why the text was created, such as to persuade, inform, or entertain
Genre: the type of text, such as poetry, fiction, or non-fiction, and its conventions
Social context: the relationship between the speaker and the audience and the expectations involved in that relationship
Cultural context: the beliefs and values of a group that can affect how material is presented and received
Physical context: the environment or human ecosystem in which communication happens