Which term describes the postmodern practice of mixing elements from different genres or historical periods within a single work?
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Correct answer: Bricolage
Bricolage is an intertextual method where the artist assembles a work from whatever materials are at hand. In literature, this results in a hybrid text that draws from high art, pop culture, and various historical styles.
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