5.1 - Systematic Close Reading Strategies for Poetry

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What are the purposes of multiple readings in poetry?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about what you notice in your first reading versus later readings.

Question 2

Easy

Name a way to annotate unfamiliar vocabulary.

πŸ’‘ Hint: What do you do with words you don't know?

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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 primary goal of multiple readings in poetry?

  • To memorize the poem
  • To uncover deeper meanings
  • To analyze historical context

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider why readers approach literary analysis.

Question 2

True or False: Annotations can only include thoughts about figurative language.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about all the different aspects of poetry.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Select a complex poem and perform detailed annotations. Write a reflection on how each reading altered your interpretations, incorporating at least three critical questions.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Document each layer of meaning and articulate how it evolved.

Question 2

In a group, pick a poem and conduct a Socratic seminar. What new interpretations emerged that you hadn’t considered individually?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Focus on key points raised by others that impacted your understanding.

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