Creative Writing - Intertextuality

CREATIVE WRITING: LESSON 5
Intertextuality
Ms. Christine Dheille R. Lipana
LEARNING COMPETENCY #7
Understanding
intertextuality as a
technique of drama
Have you ever read a book or seen a
movie that referenced another book
or movie? That's an example of
intertextuality. It's when one story
makes a connection or reference to
another story.
INTERTEXTUALITY
The term is derived from the
Latin word intertexto, which
means "to intermingle while
weaving."
In 1960, the term
intertextuality was
coined by the French
literary theorist Julia
Kristeva.
According to Julia Kristeva
(1960s), who coined the term
“intertextuality”, no text is really or
uniquely original.
She said that when authors write
stories, they often get ideas from
other stories they've read. It's like
they borrow ingredients or ideas
from other books to make their
own.
It is the development of a text’s
meaning by another text. This
means that a text is always
influenced by previous texts.
Think of it like this: when you read a
story, you might notice that it
reminds you of another story you've
read before. Or maybe you see a
character in one story that is similar
to a character in another story.
That's intertextuality!
Aww, their story
is like "Romeo
and Juliet".
The function and
effectiveness of
intertextuality can often
depend quite a bit on the
reader’s prior knowledge.
Intertextuality can be
signified in the form of
conversations, thoughts
architecture, sounds and
physical activity.
Is Intertexuality
the same as
Plagiarism?
Intertextuality is when a writer or artist
creates something new by borrowing
ideas, themes, or styles from other
works of art. It's like building with Lego
blocks, where you take different
pieces and put them together to
make something new.
Plagiarism, on the other hand, is
when someone copies someone
else's work and tries to pass it off
as their own. It's like stealing
someone else's Lego creation and
saying that you made it yourself.
Types of
Intertextuality
ALLUSION
It is a reference to a well-known
person, character, place, or event
that a writer makes to deepen the
reader’s understanding of their
work.
"She is as beautiful as
Aphrodite."
"The lid of Pandora's box had flown open
and had come off suddenly after
smashing the hinges, and Hope had flown
out of the window."
This excerpt from the book of "The Little City of Hope" by F. Marion
Crawford alludes to the myth where Pandora was ordered not to
open the box , but because of her curiosity, she opened the box
releasing death, evil and miseries into the world.
“Pandora’s box” now means anything that is
best left untouched, for fear of what might
come out of it.
• Trying to fix the bug opened a Pandora's
box of other issues with the computer.
• It seems like we've opened Pandora's box
with this topic today. We've been getting
hundreds of messages from listeners from
around the country who have been
affected by it.
Is there an Einstein in
your class?
PARODY
It is an imitation of a work in a
satirical manner or usually to
mock or to produce humorous
effect to the original work.
Pride and Prejudice
and Zombies is a 2009
parody novel by Seth
Grahame-Smith. It is a
mashup combining
Jane Austen's classic
1813 novel Pride and
Prejudice with
elements of modern
zombie fiction
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen:
It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single
man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want
of a wife."
Parody: Pride and Prejudice and Zombies by Seth

Grahame-Smith:
"It is a truth universally acknowledged that a
zombie in possession of brains must be in want of
more brains."
QUOTATION
This is a direct reference to
another text with the use of
famous lines.
Shakespeare’s “Hamlet”
gave the famous line “To
be or not to be, that is
the question!”
In World War II history, many
works of literature place their
characters ala-McArthur with
delivery of lines “I shall return!”
ADAPTATION
It is a written work that is
made into film/stage
play/TV drama.
Importance of
Intertextuality
It leads readers to a much
richer experience
of reading.
It provides new
interpretations as it brings
into the text another
meaning, concept or story.
It shows how a similar idea
can be expressed through
different ways.
It can also help students to
make their own texts from
the knowledge of others
and referencing other texts.
Independent Activity 1 - Let's
Fill In!
Directions: Read each statement
carefully. Fill in each blank with the
correct answer. Choose your answer from
the box.
satirical adaptation quotation
referencing allusion intermingle
1. The term intertextuality is derived

from the Latin word intertexto, which
means "to _____ while weaving."
2. lntertextuality is the way in which

a text gains meaning from another
text through _____ of other texts.
3. Parody is an imitation of a work in

a _____ manner or usually to mock
or to produce humorous effect to the
original work.
4. ______ is a direct reference to

another text with the use of
famous lines.
5. Types of intertextuality
include allusion, parody,
quotation and _____.
Comprehension Check 3.1:
What’s The Type?
Directions: Identify the type of intertextuality
employed in each item. Write the letter of
your answer on a sheet of paper.
a. Allusion c.Adaptation
b. Parody d. Quotation
a. Allusion b. Parody c. Adaptation d. Quotation
• She runs as fast

as Hermes.
2. Peter Pan said "Now, think

of the happiest things. It's
the same as having wings!"
3. The character of the Fool

in William Shakespeare's
tragedy ''King Lear" is a spoof
of the king himself.
4. Nick Joaquin's "The Summer Solstice"

was made into a film in 2001 titled
"Tatarin" starring Dina Bonnevie who
played the role of Dona Lupeng and
Edu Manzano who played the role of
Don Paeng.
5. Inspired by the overnight million-

copy bestseller FIFTY SHADES OF GREY
comes Fanny Merkin's shrewd, laugh-
out-loud funny and romantic film FIFTY
SHAMES OF EARL GREY.
6. Though he was a good

person, his short temper was
his Achilles heel.
7. Bridgerton is an American
streaming television period drama
series created by Chris Van Dusen
and produced by Shonda Rhimes. It
is based on Julia Quinn's novels.
8. In Margaret Atwood's speech,

Spotty Handed Villainesses, she
quotes Dame Rebecca West,
saying, “Ladies of Great Britain…
we have not enough evil in us.”
9. He’s asking her to the

prom. It’s like a happy version
of Romeo and Juliet.
10. The "Game of Thrones," was

based on George R.R. Martin's
"A Song of Ice and Fire" book
series.
11. A politician used Martin

Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a
Dream" speech to inspire unity
and progress.
12. In a novel, a character is

described as having "the
strength of Hercules" to allude
to their physical prowess.
13. "Spaceballs" is a fun take of the "Star

Wars" franchise. It exaggerates and
satirizes elements of the original films,
including characters, plot points, and
iconic scenes, to create a humorous take
on the space opera genre.
14. Harry Potter and the Cursed

Child," is a two-part stage play,
based on an original novel by J.K.
Rowling, John Tiffany, and Jack
Thorne.
15. "The Onion," a satirical news

website, making fun of real news
stories and media outlets, often
with absurd headlines and
articles.
Cover
Comprehension 3.2:
Knowledge Navigation
Directions: Read each item carefully.
Write the letter of the correct answer
on your answer sheet.
1. She developed the term intertextuality.
a. Judy Grahn c. Julia Kristeva
b. Janet Todd d. Jane Austen
2. This Latin word means "to intermingle while weaving".

a. intertexto c. interdico
b. intentio d. intereo
3. It is the interrelationship or connection between a text

and other texts used as basis to the creation or
interpretation of the text.
a. intertextuality c. intervisibility
b. interrogatively d. interrelatedly
4. It is an indirect reference in one text to another
text, place or character.
a. parody c. adaptation
b. allusion d. quotation
5. It is an imitation of a work in a satirical manner or usually

to mock or to produce humorous effect to the original work.
6. It is a direct reference to another text by a famous person.

7. It is a written work that ismade into film/stage play/TV
drama.
a.parody c. adaptation
b.allusion d. quotation
8. All statements show the significance of intertextuality,

EXCEPT:
a. It provides new interpretations as it brings into the text
another meaning, concept or story.
b. It shows the connection and the continuity of texts and
of cultures.
c. It provides new interpretations as it brings into the text
another meaning,concept or story.
d. None of the Above
9. In the end, Albert Einsteinwas right when he
said, "Life is like a bicycle. You need to keep
moving." What type of intertextuality is applied in
this line?
10. "Is there an Einstein in your class?" What type

of intertextuality is applied in this line?
REFERENCES
Teodoro, Maria Mystica N. Creative Writing ADM Quarter 4 - Module 7:
Understanding Intertextuality as a Technique of Drama. DepEd
Bulacan. 2021.
Ferrer, Jenilyn B. Creative Writing ADM Quarter 4 - Module 6:

Understanding Intertextuality as a Technique of Drama. DepEd La
Union. 2020
https://examples.yourdictionary.com/examples -of-parody.html
https://www.matrix.edu.au/literary -techniques-intertextuality/
https://literarydevices.com/intertextuality/
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CREATIVE WRITING: LESSON 5

Parody: Pride and Prejudice and Zombies by Seth

1. The term intertextuality is derived

2. lntertextuality is the way in which

3. Parody is an imitation of a work in

4. ______ is a direct reference to

• She runs as fast

2. Peter Pan said "Now, think

3. The character of the Fool

4. Nick Joaquin's "The Summer Solstice"

5. Inspired by the overnight million-

6. Though he was a good

8. In Margaret Atwood's speech,

9. He’s asking her to the

10. The "Game of Thrones," was

11. A politician used Martin

12. In a novel, a character is

13. "Spaceballs" is a fun take of the "Star

14. Harry Potter and the Cursed

15. "The Onion," a satirical news

2. This Latin word means "to intermingle while weaving".

3. It is the interrelationship or connection between a text

5. It is an imitation of a work in a satirical manner or usually

6. It is a direct reference to another text by a famous person.

8. All statements show the significance of intertextuality,

10. "Is there an Einstein in your class?" What type

Ferrer, Jenilyn B. Creative Writing ADM Quarter 4 - Module 6:

Photos were taken from Google.com

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