1. The relationship between texts, especially the way one text references, alludes to, or is influenced by another text or multiple texts.
Usage: Literary and academic term; Often used in literary criticism and cultural analysis

Examples

• The novel's intertextuality with Shakespeare's works is evident in its repeated references to famous soliloquies.
• Understanding intertextuality helps readers recognize how modern authors build on classic literature.
• The film demonstrates intertextuality by incorporating scenes that echo earlier movies in the genre.
• Literary scholars study intertextuality to uncover hidden connections between different works.
• The poet's use of intertextuality creates layers of meaning that reward careful, knowledgeable readers.
• Intertextuality allows writers to communicate with an audience familiar with other texts and cultural references.