Dialogism and Polyphony in Literature

Dialogism

Definition

Dialogism is the process by which a text reveals the presence and influence of other works within itself. It exists in both written works and the act of reading. Rather than a breakdown in communication, dialogism represents a continuous interplay with similar or immediate texts. This occurs during the reception and perception of an utterance, occupying a space shared by both speaker and listener. In conversational settings, participants develop dialogical positions through

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Information Structure & Thematic Structure in Discourse Analysis

Information Structure and Thematic Structure: Given+New, and Theme and Rheme

From a semantic point of view, information and thematic structures are closely related. Under normal conditions, the speaker/writer will choose the Theme from within what is Given and will locate the New within the Rheme. Thus, the speaker can use thematic and information structure to produce a wide variety of rhetorical effects, such as in:

  • “How old is Joan?”
  • A1: “She is forty.”
  • A2: “Forty she is.”

In A1, we find the prototypical

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Noucentisme and Catalan Literature: A 20th Century Overview

Noucentisme: Shaping Catalan Identity

What is Noucentisme and its Goals?

Noucentisme, a movement driven by intellectuals, artists, and politicians in Catalonia, aimed to modernize and normalize the region. It sought to build upon the recovery of Catalan identity (Renaissance) and the openness of Modernism to establish a new era of achievements. This required political power, as exemplified by figures like Enric Prat de la Riba.

The Role of Intellectuals and Artists

Intellectuals and writers played

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Introduction to Computer Science and Educational Technology

What is Computer Science?

Computer science is the study of everything related to computers. More precisely, it focuses on machines that receive, process, and produce information.

Basic Computer Functions

The primary function of a computer is to process data. This process involves three main phases:

  1. Receiving data input from a user or another source.
  2. Processing the data (often through numerical calculations).
  3. Generating output and presenting results in various formats (e.g., screen, paper).

Types of Computers

Several

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Metaphorical Evolution in Miguel Hernández’s Poetry

I and S.

His face, loaded with sensory and primarily visual elements, reflects the strong imprint of his early poetic readings. In Expert Moons, Miguel Hernández (MH) assimilates the metaphorical perfection of neogongorismo and technique. While Góngora sublimates everything he touches, turning it into gold, silver, and other Renaissance materials, the shepherd poet elevates elements of the rural world, like the bull, palm, and gout.

The Whistle Violated

MH uses metaphor to embody feelings, emotions,

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