What is 'intertextuality' as defined in modern literary and discourse studies?
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Correct answer: How a text echoes, references, transforms, or relies on other pre-existing texts
Intertextuality asserts that no text exists in a vacuum; every discourse is a mosaic of cultural quotes, allusions, and structural echoes of prior texts. Recognizing these connections allows readers to unpack deeper layers of meaning, irony, or authority. It is a central concept for analyzing both literary works and everyday media discourse.
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