Emmott, C. (1998) 'Situated events' in fictional worlds: the reader's role in context construction. European Journal of English Studies, 2(2), pp. 175-194.
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Abstract
Focuses on textual strategies which become functionalized for narrative purposes when readers extrapolate contextual readings from them. Discussion on schema theory and the notion of gap-filling in context construction; Definition of text-derived knowledge; Implications for narrative theory.
| Item Type: | Articles |
|---|---|
| Additional Information: | Special issue on "Language and Literature", editor: M. Fludernik |
| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Emmott, Dr Catherine |
| Authors: | Emmott, C. |
| Subjects: | P Language and Literature > PE English |
| College/School: | College of Arts & Humanities > School of Critical Studies > English Language and Linguistics |
| Journal Name: | European Journal of English Studies |
| ISSN: | 1382-5577 |
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