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1 Reader Response Literary Theory/Lens

2 What is “literary theory?”
The way people read texts The “lens” through which you view the literature There is no “right” way to look at literature All schools of thought think they are the “right” way

3 The Creation of Critical Theory
20th Century: theories began to emerge No theory is based in factual knowledge- someone created it and it is arguable Some theories are created in opposition or response to another theory

4 Reader Response Making a connection between your experiences and the text Literature has no objective meaning A reader brings their own thoughts and experiences

5 Reader Response For Example: Connect the literature to your life
Connect the literature to current events Discuss how the literature makes you feel Compare the literature to the way you view the world

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