2.7.1 - Close Reading and Annotation Exercises
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Practice Questions
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What is close reading?
💡 Hint: Think about how you study a poem.
Name a literary device.
💡 Hint: Consider the techniques poets use to create imagery.
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What is the primary purpose of close reading?
💡 Hint: Think about why you would spend time on the same text.
True or False: Annotation can help in understanding poetry better.
💡 Hint: Consider whether notes are helpful!
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Choose a poem and conduct a close reading. Identify at least three literary devices, analyze their effects, and explain how they contribute to the poem’s theme.
💡 Hint: Focus on the context and how each device interacts with others.
Reflect on a poem you find particularly powerful. Analyze the form and structure, describing how they enhance the poem’s message. Provide specific examples.
💡 Hint: Think about what emotions rise as you read different sections.
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