Practice Analyzing Authorial Intent and Message (through the lens of Theme) - 4.3.3.4 | Module 4: Time, Space, and Intertextual Connections | IB Grade 11 English
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4.3.3.4 - Analyzing Authorial Intent and Message (through the lens of Theme)

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is authorial intent?

๐Ÿ’ก Hint: Think about what the author wants to convey.

Question 2

Easy

Define what a theme is.

๐Ÿ’ก Hint: Consider what the work discusses at its core.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the purpose of authorial intent in literature?

  • To determine the author's background
  • To understand the author's goals in conveying themes
  • To analyze the literary devices used

๐Ÿ’ก Hint: Think about why authors craft their narratives.

Question 2

True or False: All themes are universal.

  • True
  • False

๐Ÿ’ก Hint: Consider themes that vary between cultures.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Select a text and identify its central theme. Discuss how the authorโ€™s background and choices contribute to this theme.

๐Ÿ’ก Hint: What aspects of the author's life could influence their thematic choices?

Question 2

Compare and contrast two authorsโ€™ treatment of a similar theme. Discuss how differing contexts affect their messages.

๐Ÿ’ก Hint: Consider how the authorsโ€™ time periods influence their perspectives.

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