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intertextuality
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The idea that a given text is a response to what has already been written, be it explicit or implicit.
Example Sentence
When one studies the intertextuality of "Hamlet", one realises that William Shakespeare must have read thousands of books.
Usage Note
Use intertextuality when you want precise academic language around The idea that a given text is a response to what has already been written, be it explicit or implicit..
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