1.3.3 - Developing Initial Interpretations
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What does it mean to annotate a text?
💡 Hint: Think about how you interact with the text.
Why is it important to ask questions while reading?
💡 Hint: Consider the difference between what happens and why it happens.
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What is the purpose of developing initial interpretations?
💡 Hint: Consider the goals of reading critically.
True or False: Noting surprises in a text can lead to deeper analysis.
💡 Hint: Think about how unexpected moments can shift your thoughts.
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Choose a short story you've read. Identify a surprising event in the plot, formulate an analytical question about it, and explain how this question enhances your understanding of the text.
💡 Hint: Think about how the surprise might reveal deeper truths in the narrative.
Analyze how noting an unexpected character reaction can change your understanding of their motivations. Provide textual evidence to support your claims.
💡 Hint: Consider how reactions can illustrate internal conflicts or themes.
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