Practice Close Reading Strategies - 1.3 | Module 1: Foundations of Literary Analysis | IB Grade 11 English
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1.3 - Close Reading Strategies

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is annotation?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how you might interact with a text while reading.

Question 2

Easy

What is textual evidence?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Recall how you would use text to back up your opinion.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What is the purpose of close reading?

  • To skim through the text quickly
  • To deeply analyze the text for meaning
  • To discuss the text with others

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the value of engagement with the text.

Question 2

True or False: Annotation is just highlighting important phrases.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how you might expand your interaction with the text beyond simple highlighting.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

You are given a passage from a poem. Develop an annotated version that identifies at least three literary devices, provides textual evidence, and notes your emotional reaction.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how these devices work together to create meaning in the poem.

Question 2

Compose a critical analysis that forms an argument based on a specific character's development over the course of a story, using textual evidence to support your claim.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Structure your analysis around clear thematic connections.

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