4.4.1.1 - Writing Analytical Responses
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Practice Questions
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What is a thesis?
💡 Hint: Think about what you want to convey about the poem.
Name a poetic device.
💡 Hint: Consider techniques poets use to enhance meaning.
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What is the purpose of a thesis in an analytical response?
💡 Hint: Think about what the thesis does for your analysis.
True or False: Textual evidence is optional in an analytical response.
💡 Hint: Can you provide a strong argument without support?
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Challenge Problems
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Analyze how a specific poetic device contributes to the theme of a famous poem. Use a quote for support.
💡 Hint: Focus on creating a strong linkage between the device and the theme.
Write a complete analytical response to a poem, ensuring you include a thesis, textual evidence, analysis of devices, and a conclusion.
💡 Hint: Check if each part connects back to your thesis.
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