Interaction between Text and Reader Quiz

Interaction between Text and Reader - Quiz: 1

1. According to Iser, what is the role of the reader in interpreting a text?

A passive recipient An active participant A neutral observer A detached critic

2. What does Iser mean by "gaps" in a text?

Missing pages Unresolved plot points Spaces for reader interpretation Typographical errors

3. What is the "implied reader" according to Iser?

A real person A fictional character A role created by the text The author's alter ego

4. What is the purpose of "indeterminacy" in a text?

To confuse the reader To allow multiple interpretations To make the text shorter To highlight the author's biases

5. How does Iser describe the relationship between text and reader?

One-sided Collaborative Hierarchical Nonexistent

6. What is the "repertoire" in Iser's theory?

The author's personal library The cultural and literary references in a text The reader's background knowledge The physical structure of the book

7. What does Iser mean by "actualization"?

The physical printing of a text The reader's process of filling in gaps The author's writing process The marketing of a book

8. What is the "horizon of expectations" in Iser's theory?

The reader's anticipation of the text's content The author's vision for the text The publisher's marketing strategy The physical layout of the book

9. What is the "wandering viewpoint" according to Iser?

The reader's shifting perspective while reading The author's changing ideas during writing The editor's revisions The critic's analysis

10. What is the significance of "negation" in Iser's theory?

It highlights what is absent in the text It emphasizes the author's biases It critiques the reader's interpretation It refers to typographical errors

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