Practice Short Close Reading Exercises - 3.2 | Module 1: Foundations of Literary Analysis | IB Grade 11 English
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3.2 - Short Close Reading Exercises

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What does annotation involve?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about what active reading means.

Question 2

Easy

What is textual evidence?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how it relates to claims made in writing.

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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 main purpose of close reading?

  • To analyze a text in detail
  • To skim for main ideas
  • To read without notes

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the depth of understanding required.

Question 2

True or False: Annotation is simply underlining important passages.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider what you do in your mind while reading.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Select a poem and perform a close reading. Identify at least three literary devices and interpret their significance.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how each device impacts the reader's understanding.

Question 2

Analyze a character's development in a short story using direct quotations as textual evidence. What does this reveal about the theme?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Look for key moments that shift the character's perspective.

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