1.4 - Approach to Answering Questions
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Practice Questions
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What does it mean to 'deconstruct' a question?
💡 Hint: Think about how you can clarify what is being asked.
Why is textual evidence important in answering questions?
💡 Hint: Consider how evidence makes an argument stronger.
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What is the first step in answering a literary question?
💡 Hint: Consider how to clarify the question's components.
Textual evidence is used to:
💡 Hint: Think about if arguments can stand alone without support.
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Challenge Problems
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Choose a character from 'Footprints Without Feet' and analyze how their motivations drive the plot. Provide textual evidence.
💡 Hint: Focus on key moments that display the character's changes.
Select a theme from any story in 'Footprints Without Feet' and discuss how it is conveyed through specific events or character actions.
💡 Hint: Use direct quotes to enhance your analysis.
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Reference links
Supplementary resources to enhance your learning experience.
- How to Answer Literary Analysis Questions
- Analyzing Character in Literature
- Understanding Themes in Literature
- Using Evidence in Literary Analysis
- How to Write a Literary Analysis Essay
- Constructing the Introduction to a Literary Analysis Essay
- Common Themes in Literature
- Importance of Critical Thinking in Literary Analysis
- Textual Evidence: How to Use it Effectively
- Literary Analysis Tip: Identifying the Moral