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100 1 a| Kliman, Jaclyn,e| author.?| UNAUTHORIZED;

245 10 a| "To understand me, you'll have to swallow a world" :b| understanding rhetorical confusion in transnational literature /c| by Jaclyn Kliman.;

264 1 a| [Greenville, N.C.] :b| [East Carolina University],c| 2019.;

300 a| 79 pages;

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502 b| M.A.c| East Carolina Universityd| 2019.;

500 a| Presented to the faculty of the Department of English;

500 a| Advisor: Richard Taylor;

500 a| Title from PDF t.p. (viewed July 16, 2019).;

520 3 a| This thesis aims to define and explore the concept of rhetorical confusion as a pattern that exists within transnational literature. Specifically, rhetorical confusion is defined as a trend within transnational texts in which necessary information or clarification is not provided to a reader, in regards to a country's history, politics, or language. As a result, readers may experience discomfort as they read. Understanding and codifying rhetorical confusion, however, allows the opportunity for the unfamiliar reader to garner a better sense of understanding of a text's subject country or culture. The application of rhetorical confusion is demonstrated by exploring the ways in which Salman Rushdie's reimagining of India's history in Midnight's Children may be beneficial or detrimental to the unfamiliar reader. Additionally, NoViolet Bulawayo's We Need New Names establishes how rhetorical confusion can provide a reader with a greater sense of empathy for protagonist Darling. This thesis progresses to demonstrate the need to continue the conversation surrounding rhetorical confusion by examining Mohsin Hamid's Exit West.;

504 a| Includes bibliographical references.;

650 0 a| Reader-response criticism.=| ^A126901;

650 0 a| Literaturex| History and criticism.=| ^A18111;

650 0 a| Rhetorical criticism.=| ^A60062;

600 10 a| Rushdie, Salman.t| Midnight's children.=| ^A503573;

600 10 a| Bulawayo, NoViolett| We need new names.=| ^A1250474;

600 10 a| Hamid, Mohsin,d| 1971-t| Exit west.=| ^A1159754;

653 a| Confusion;

653 a| Transnational Literature;

700 1 a| Taylor, Richard C.,d| 1956- ,e| degree supervisor.?| UNAUTHORIZED;

710 2 a| East Carolina University.b| Department of English.=| ^A641948;

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"To understand me, you'll have to swallow a world" : understanding rhetorical confusion in transnational literature / by Jaclyn Kliman.

Author/creator	Kliman, Jaclyn author.
Other author	Taylor, Richard C., 1956- , degree supervisor.
Other author	East Carolina University. Department of English.
Format	Theses and dissertations
Publication	[Greenville, N.C.] : [East Carolina University], 2019.
Description	79 pages
Supplemental Content	Access via ScholarShip
Subjects	Rushdie, Salman. Midnight's children. Bulawayo, NoViolet We need new names. Hamid, Mohsin, 1971- Exit west. Reader-response criticism. Literature--History and criticism. Rhetorical criticism.

Summary	This thesis aims to define and explore the concept of rhetorical confusion as a pattern that exists within transnational literature. Specifically, rhetorical confusion is defined as a trend within transnational texts in which necessary information or clarification is not provided to a reader, in regards to a country's history, politics, or language. As a result, readers may experience discomfort as they read. Understanding and codifying rhetorical confusion, however, allows the opportunity for the unfamiliar reader to garner a better sense of understanding of a text's subject country or culture. The application of rhetorical confusion is demonstrated by exploring the ways in which Salman Rushdie's reimagining of India's history in Midnight's Children may be beneficial or detrimental to the unfamiliar reader. Additionally, NoViolet Bulawayo's We Need New Names establishes how rhetorical confusion can provide a reader with a greater sense of empathy for protagonist Darling. This thesis progresses to demonstrate the need to continue the conversation surrounding rhetorical confusion by examining Mohsin Hamid's Exit West.
General note	Presented to the faculty of the Department of English
General note	Advisor: Richard Taylor
General note	Title from PDF t.p. (viewed July 16, 2019).
Dissertation note	M.A. East Carolina University 2019.
Bibliography note	Includes bibliographical references.
Technical details	System requirements: Adobe Reader.
Technical details	Mode of access: World Wide Web.

"To understand me, you'll have to swallow a world" : understanding rhetorical confusion in transnational literature / by Jaclyn Kliman.

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