intertextuality
Pronunciation
Noun
B2 Upper-intermediate
Quick answer
The way one text refers to, borrows from, or is shaped by other texts.
Usage notes
The term is generally credited to the literary theorist Julia Kristeva in the 1960s.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The film is full of _____, with visual references to older horror movies throughout."
Answer: intertextuality
In your own words, what does "intertextuality" mean?
The way one text refers to, borrows from, or is shaped by other texts.
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