7.1.1 - Revisiting Foundational Literary Concepts
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Practice Questions
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What is a literary genre?
💡 Hint: Think about the different types of literary works you know.
Define theme in literature.
💡 Hint: What is the overall idea the author is conveying?
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What distinguishes prose from poetry?
💡 Hint: Remember the characteristics of writing styles.
True or False: Theme and subject are interchangeable terms.
💡 Hint: Think about how themes enlighten the narrative beyond its surface.
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Analyze how two different literary genres might convey the same theme.
💡 Hint: Consider how the audience receives the theme differently based on genre.
Evaluate the effectiveness of figurative language in a specific text.
💡 Hint: Look for examples of imagery which evoke sensory responses.
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