 Cover of Ms., an American feminist magazine founded in 1971. This edition was published in 2012.

How does intertextuality enhance the reader’s understanding of the themes of this text?

Magazine Cover/Comic: Ms. 40th Issue

*The following text is a cover of Ms., an American feminist magazine founded in 1971. This edition was published in 2012.*

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Magazine cover

**Describe** the subjects and their body language.

**Outline** the background elements and **explain** their symbolic meaning.

**Describe** the chromatic palette and **explore** its symbolism in this context.

**Define** intertextuality and **explain** how it relates to this text.

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**Evaluate** the symbolism of Wonder Woman’s costume.

**To what extent** is the written text significant for the development of the tone, and the topics and themes of the text?

**Identify** and **analyse** the themes of the text.

**Justify** how the text challenges common stereotypes of women.

**Discuss** how readers from different backgrounds may perceive and analyse this text differently.

Using your responses to the questions above, create a bullet point outline to respond to the guiding question. Follow the guide provided.

**Guiding question**:\
How does intertextuality enhance the reader’s understanding of the themes of this text?


IB English Language & Literature HL

Magazine Cover/Comic: Ms. 40th Issue

Guiding Question