3.4.1 - Beyond Entertainment: The Diverse Purposes of Literature
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Practice Questions
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What does it mean for literature to entertain?
💡 Hint: Think about your favorite stories.
What is a way literature can inform readers?
💡 Hint: Consider books that teach something.
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What is NOT one of the purposes of literature?
💡 Hint: Think about the positive roles literature plays.
True or False: All literature aims only to entertain.
💡 Hint: Consider what you have learned in your discussions.
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Write a brief essay discussing how an author uses multiple purposes in a single work, detailing at least two literary examples.
💡 Hint: Consider different authors and genres.
Critique a literary work of your choice, focusing specifically on how it informs and persuades.
💡 Hint: Examine the author's background for context.
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