Co author and reader 1. Reader-Response Criticism: * Author's Role: The author creates a text with certain structures, language, and potential meanings, but acknowledges that the actual meaning isn't solely within the text itself. They might try to anticipate reader responses but ultimately cede some control. * Reader's Role: The reader is paramount. Their individual experiences, beliefs, and cultural background are key to interpreting and constructing meaning from the text. Different readers can have valid, yet different, interpretations. * Interplay: The text acts as a stimulus, and the reader's mind actively engages with it. The author provides the raw materials, and the reader, through their interaction, builds the finished product of understanding. 2. Audience Reception: * Author's Role: The author considers their intended audience and their likely expectations, knowledge, and cultural context. This might influence their choices in terms of style...
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