4.3.3.4 - Analyzing Authorial Intent and Message (through the lens of Theme)
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What is authorial intent?
💡 Hint: Think about what the author wants to convey.
Define what a theme is.
💡 Hint: Consider what the work discusses at its core.
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What is the purpose of authorial intent in literature?
💡 Hint: Think about why authors craft their narratives.
True or False: All themes are universal.
💡 Hint: Consider themes that vary between cultures.
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Select a text and identify its central theme. Discuss how the author’s background and choices contribute to this theme.
💡 Hint: What aspects of the author's life could influence their thematic choices?
Compare and contrast two authors’ treatment of a similar theme. Discuss how differing contexts affect their messages.
💡 Hint: Consider how the authors’ time periods influence their perspectives.
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