REVISING THE SCRIPT, EDITING

THE SCRIPT
PUBLISHING THE SCRIPT

English 10
 UNITY OF EFFECT
It is the organization of all a story's elements so that
they interact and enhance each other, resulting in a
total effect on the reader
 SIMULTANEITY
It is a sense that in any given moment all the
elements are active in the reader's consciousness.
 DIGITAL PUBLISHING
It is sometimes called online or web
publishing and involves using online
technology to create and share digital
content.
 DIGITAL PUBLISHING

the publishing of the digital content

(filmed script) will be available social
media platforms such as Facebook,
YouTube.
 REVISING A SCRIPT
In the context of a literary text, revising goes
beyond the technical and mechanical
aspects of writing.

• According to Madden (1998), revising is

an act of the technical imagination.
 ESTABLISHING UNITY OF EFFECT
AND SIMULTANEITY
1. First reading: Script reading with proper
pacing and voice modulation; no judging
and evaluation yet.
2. Second reading. Mark scenes and lines
that are not necessary.
3.At the end of the reading session, reflect
and identify scenes that do not meet the
unity of effect and simultaneity criteria.
 REVISING A SCRIPT

Revising is a process that allows the story

to be polished for coherence,
cohesion and clarity of meaning.
 EDITING THE SCRIPT
Editing is a means of checking on the
technical aspects of writing.
 EDITING THE SCRIPT
= it is true that literary text goes
beyond the way of conventional
writing, it is important to note
grammar, punctuation, choice of
words and sentence construction are
essential to establish clarity of
understanding.
 EDITING THE SCRIPT
= the students must read (proofread)
the script and
check on punctuation, repetitive
words, and long lines.
As cited by Smith (2003), ), editing is
about streamlining one’s
piece. He furthered that editing is that
period “when you really focus on trimming
the fat.
 EXAMPLE

Original: Urielle. He exclaim

well.
Edited: Urielle! He
exclaimed.
 REVISING THE DRAFT
2. Provide vivid descriptions by using appropriate or
better terms.
Example (taken from Glencoe Language Arts, 2000):
Original: As the bottle began to go out to sea, a wave
came and brought it back to the shore.
Edited: As the bottle began to drift out to sea, an
enormous wave crashed and pushed it back to the
shore.
 WORKED EXAMPLE

Wordy: I wore a coat for the

reason that I was cold.
Concise: I wore a coat because I
was cold. Concise: I wore a coat
since I was cold
.
 WORKED EXAMPLE

THANK YOU FOR LISTENING

 LEARNING
OBJECTIVES

Explain how
Define intertextual Identify the
intertextual
references and different types of
references
explain their allusions that
contribute to the
purpose. might be found in
aesthetic quality
literary texts.
of a text.
 THINK, PAIR,
SHARE
Can you think of any examples of books
you’ve read or movies you’ve watched
that reference another book or movie
within the story?

You have three minutes to discuss.

Be prepared to share your examples!
 AN INTRODUCTION
Have you ever wondered why some books, poems or movies
leave a lasting impression, making you think about them long
after you've finished reading or viewing them?

Intertextual references are one way that authors make their work
interesting and memorable! These create hidden clues or
connections within a text that refer to other books, stories,
movies, songs, or other pieces of culture.

Intertextual references act like secret messages from the author

that link the text you're reading to other things you might have
encountered before.
 THE PURPOSE
These references add extra layers of meaning and make the
text more interesting because they connect it to a broader
world of ideas and stories making the reading experience
even more exciting and thought-provoking.

It might allow authors to expand upon themes or ideas,

comment on aspects of their own society or even just pay
homage or tribute to other great authors or works.

Today we’re going to focus on exploring one key type of

intertextual reference: allusions!
 WHAT IS AN ALLUSION?
An allusion is a figure of speech where an author makes a brief and indirect reference to
a person, place, thing, or idea from history, literature, mythology, or religion. These hints
or clues help readers understand the text on a deeper level by connecting it to
something they may already know. There are four main types of allusions we will explore.
These are mythological, literary, historical and biblical.
 LITERARY ALLUSION

A literary allusion is a reference to a character, event,

or element from another piece of literature. It's like
when one book mentions or hints at something from a
different book.

For example, if an author writes, “The young couple were

like Romeo and Juliet,” it’s a literary allusion to the famous
play by William Shakespeare. The author might use this
reference to explain that their love was deep but that their
families disapproved of it or tried to keep them apart (like
in the play!)
MYTHOLOGICAL ALLUSION

A mythological allusion is a reference to a character,

story, or concept from ancient mythology. This could
include Greek, Roman, Norse, or other mythologies.

For example, if an author writes, "He had the strength

of Hercules", it’s a mythological allusion to the
powerful hero from Greek mythology. This might be
used to depict a character who has near superhuman
strength (like the demigod, Hercules!)
HISTORICAL ALLUSION

A historical allusion is a reference to a real event,

person or time period from history. These references
help readers connect the text to actual events or
figures from the past.

For example, if an author writes, "He had a Napoleon

complex," it's a historical allusion to the French military
leader Napoleon Bonaparte, who was known for his short
stature and ambitious nature. It’s an indirect way to
describe the character as a short man with a
domineering personality.
 BIBLICAL ALLUSION

Lastly, a biblical allusion is a reference to a person,

event, or phrase from the Bible, which is a sacred
religious text. These references can be used to add
depth and meaning to a text.

For example, if an author writes, “The football team had a

David and Goliath battle”, it’s a biblical allusion to the
story of a young David defeating the giant Goliath from
the Bible. This might imply that the football team,
although smaller or weaker, managed to defeat a much
stronger opponent!
 LET’S PRACTICE!
For each of the following allusions, decide what type of allusion you think it might be.
Then, research the original story or figure and summarise it, providing an explanation of
why the author might have used this allusion to convey meaning (it’s a good idea to
create a table like the example on the next slide!)

1. My boss is a regular Jekyll and Hyde.

2. I'm trying to eat healthy but ice cream is my Achilles Heel.

3. The team thought they were unstoppable, but their match against the reigning
champions became their Waterloo.

4. The park was like a modern-day Garden of Eden.

 ANALYSIS TABLE
FIGURE OR
EXAMPLE SUMMARY MEANING
STORY

Historical The author might be

The real Casanova was
allusion - suggesting that this
an Italian adventurer
“He’s hard to Giacomo character finds the boy
and author who is
resist but he’s Casanova - a very charming and
famous for being
such a historical attractive, but she is
incredibly charming and
Casanova so figure put off by him flirting
having numerous love
I’m not really with lots of other girls.
affairs with women.
sure about
him.”
 WHAT ARE AESTHETIC QUALITIES?
The aesthetic quality of a text refers to the artistic and emotional impact a text has on
the reader. In other words, it refers to how well the text engages our senses, emotions
and intellect to create a memorable experience. A text with high aesthetic quality is
often considered beautiful and thought-provoking, eliciting a range of emotions or
inspiring reflection on aspects of humanity.
 Intertextual references contribute to a text's aesthetic quality by:

ADDING EMOTIONAL INVITING

COMPLEXITY RESONANCE INTERPRETATION

By adding layers of Intertextual references They often invite

meaning and connecting can also resonate readers to interpret the
texts to other works, an emotionally with readers text in light of the
author might encourage who are familiar with referenced works,
readers to explore the the referenced works. encouraging critical
text on multiple levels They evoke a sense of thinking and
which can be an recognition and engagement, making
enjoyable and connection, enhancing the reading experience
memorable experience. their engagement with more intellectually
the text. stimulating.
THAT’S A WRAP
In summary, the purpose of intertextuality is
to enhance storytelling, deepen meaning, and
facilitate a dynamic dialogue between
authors, texts, readers and the world around
them.

Keep an eye out for intertextual references in

the texts we read and view this year as well as
the ones you read and view at home and think
about the ways in which they enhance your
ultimate beauty and enjoyment of the works.
Good luck!