4.3 - Understanding Writer's Intent/Purpose and Audience
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Practice Questions
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What is a poet's authorial purpose?
💡 Hint: Think about why someone might want to share their thoughts through poetry.
Give an example of a type of intended audience.
💡 Hint: Who might listen to or read a children's book compared to an academic article?
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is an author's purpose in poetry?
💡 Hint: Consider all the reasons a poet might have for writing.
True or False: Understanding the intended audience is unnecessary when interpreting poetry.
💡 Hint: Think about who the poem is targeting.
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Challenge Problems
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Discuss how understanding the context of a poem such as 'The Waste Land' by T.S. Eliot can affect your interpretation of its themes.
💡 Hint: Consider what societal feelings were present during Eliot's time.
Analyze a poem of your choice and identify its authorial purpose. How does knowing this enhance your understanding?
💡 Hint: What message might the poet be conveying through their work?
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