I.

Intertext
A. Definition
Intertext refers to the relationship between texts, where one text is influenced by,
references, or borrows from another text.
This relationship can be explicit or implicit, intentional or unintentional.
B. Examples of Intertext
1. A retelling or adaptation of a classic story or myth, such as "West Side Story"
being a modern adaptation of "Romeo and Juliet."
2. A reference to a popular culture icon in a book or movie, such as "Star Wars"
referencing "The Wizard of Oz" in its storytelling.
II. Hypertext
A. Definition
Hypertext refers to a type of digital text that contains hyperlinks, which allow readers to
navigate to other sections or documents within the text.
Hypertext is non-linear, meaning readers can follow their own path through the text.
B. Examples of Hypertext
a. A website that contains links to other websites or pages within the site.
b. A digital book that allows readers to click on hyperlinks to access additional
information, images, or videos.
III. Differences between Intertext and Hypertext
a. Intertext is a relationship between texts, while hypertext is a type of digital text
that contains hyperlinks.
b. Intertext is typically found in traditional linear texts, while hypertext is non-linear
and often found in digital texts.
c. Intertext can be intentional.

Intertextual Analysis (15 minutes):

Divide the class into groups of 4. Give each group a copy of a short text, such as a poem, a song
or a movie scene. Analyze the text for any references or allusions to other texts. Have them
discuss and write down their findings.

Movie Scene: The opening scene of the film "La La Land" (2016) where a traffic jam on a Los
Angeles freeway erupts into a spontaneous dance number. Possible intertextual references could
include the musicals of Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly.

Poem: "The Waste Land" by T.S. Eliot. Possible intertextual references could include the works
of Shakespeare, Dante, and Hindu mythology.

Short Text: The opening paragraph of "The Catcher in the Rye" by J.D. Salinger. Possible
intertextual references could include the works of Ernest Hemingway and F. Scott Fitzgerald.

Song: "We Didn't Start the Fire" by Billy Joel. Possible intertextual references could include
historical events and figures from the 20th century such as Elvis Presley, Marilyn Monroe, and
the Vietnam War.