English A Language & Literature SL
English A Language & Literature SL
18
Chapters
104
Notes
Chapter 1 - Thoughts & Feelings
Chapter 1 - Thoughts & Feelings
Chapter 2 - Structure & Freedom
Chapter 2 - Structure & Freedom
Chapter 3 - Thinking Ahead I (Internal Assessment)
Chapter 3 - Thinking Ahead I (Internal Assessment)
Chapter 4 - The Real & Imagined
Chapter 4 - The Real & Imagined
Chapter 5 - The Wild
Chapter 5 - The Wild
Chapter 6 - Thinking Ahead 2 (External Assessment)
Chapter 6 - Thinking Ahead 2 (External Assessment)
Chapter 7 - Borders & Boundaries
Chapter 7 - Borders & Boundaries
Chapter 8 - Identity & Authority
Chapter 8 - Identity & Authority
Chapter 9 - Thinking Ahead 3 (Internal Assessment)
Chapter 9 - Thinking Ahead 3 (Internal Assessment)
Chapter 10 - Histories & Futures
Chapter 10 - Histories & Futures
Chapter 11 - Possible worlds
Chapter 11 - Possible worlds
Chapter 12 - Thinking Ahead 4 (External Assessment)
Chapter 12 - Thinking Ahead 4 (External Assessment)
Chapter 13 - Transformation & Remediation
Chapter 13 - Transformation & Remediation
Chapter 14 - Intersection, Union & Difference
Chapter 14 - Intersection, Union & Difference
Chapter 15 - Thinking Ahead 5 (Internal Assessment)
Chapter 15 - Thinking Ahead 5 (Internal Assessment)
Chapter 16 - Storytelling
Chapter 16 - Storytelling
Chapter 17 - Problems & Projects
Chapter 17 - Problems & Projects
Chapter 18 - Thinking Ahead 6 (External Assessment)
Chapter 18 - Thinking Ahead 6 (External Assessment)
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Chapter 4 - The Real & Imagined
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Chapter 4 - The Real & Imagined

Unlocking 'Wild' Literature: Navigating Complex Texts

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678 words
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4 mins read
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Last edited on 14th Jun 2024

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Unraveling the enigma of literature

  • Unconventional Texts: The poem by Kenneth Goldsmith serves as an example of a complex piece of literature. Its interpretative ambiguity sparks inquiries into the nature of literature and communication.

  • Textual Interpretation and Response: Depending on the form of communication, our interpretation and response can be varied and dynamic. For example, an advertisement might evoke emotions, but it also aims to sell a product.

  • Function of Literature: Literature often nudges us to delve deeper into implied meanings, triggering a thought process that goes beyond surface-level comprehension.

  • Real-World Example: The poem "The Red Wheelbarrow" by William Carlos Williams. At first glance, it might seem straightforward, but as you dig deeper, you explore themes of importance, simplicity, and the interdependence of things in life.

Embracing the 'wild'

  • Defamiliarization of the Familiar: The poem encourages us to look at everyday phenomena from a fresh perspective. It talks about our relationship with 'the wild' - systematizing the uncontrollable - and the element of surprise that the wild can bring into our lives.

  • Exploring the 'Untamed': Texts that are 'wild' or different can help us examine our interaction with the natural environment, particularly aspects that we consider 'untamed'.

  • Real-World Example: "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel. This novel forces us to reconsider our understanding of the natural world and its 'wild' aspects by portraying a young boy surviving in the open sea with a Bengal tiger.

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Chapter 4 - The Real & Imagined
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Chapter 4 - The Real & Imagined

Unlocking 'Wild' Literature: Navigating Complex Texts

Word Count Emoji
678 words
Reading Time Emoji
4 mins read
Updated at Emoji
Last edited on 14th Jun 2024

Table of content

Unraveling the enigma of literature

  • Unconventional Texts: The poem by Kenneth Goldsmith serves as an example of a complex piece of literature. Its interpretative ambiguity sparks inquiries into the nature of literature and communication.

  • Textual Interpretation and Response: Depending on the form of communication, our interpretation and response can be varied and dynamic. For example, an advertisement might evoke emotions, but it also aims to sell a product.

  • Function of Literature: Literature often nudges us to delve deeper into implied meanings, triggering a thought process that goes beyond surface-level comprehension.

  • Real-World Example: The poem "The Red Wheelbarrow" by William Carlos Williams. At first glance, it might seem straightforward, but as you dig deeper, you explore themes of importance, simplicity, and the interdependence of things in life.

Embracing the 'wild'

  • Defamiliarization of the Familiar: The poem encourages us to look at everyday phenomena from a fresh perspective. It talks about our relationship with 'the wild' - systematizing the uncontrollable - and the element of surprise that the wild can bring into our lives.

  • Exploring the 'Untamed': Texts that are 'wild' or different can help us examine our interaction with the natural environment, particularly aspects that we consider 'untamed'.

  • Real-World Example: "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel. This novel forces us to reconsider our understanding of the natural world and its 'wild' aspects by portraying a young boy surviving in the open sea with a Bengal tiger.

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