Practice Critical Appreciation of Prose: Cultivating Insightful Commentary - 6.4 | Module 6: Prose Analysis: Short Stories & Essays | ICSE Grade 12 English
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Question 1

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What is a theme in literature?

💡 Hint: Think about what the text is trying to communicate beyond just the subject.

Question 2

Easy

Why is authorial intent important?

💡 Hint: Consider how knowing the author’s purpose impacts our interpretation.

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Question 1

What differentiates a theme from a topic?

  • A theme is a subject; a topic is a message.
  • A theme is a message; a topic is a subject.
  • There is no difference.

💡 Hint: Reflect on examples you've discussed.

Question 2

True or False: Understanding authorial intent does not impact how we interpret a text.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider how biases and intentions shape narratives.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Choose a short story and analyze the protagonist's journey in relation to the theme. Discuss how the author utilizes narrative techniques to convey this theme.

💡 Hint: Focus on character decisions and their consequences.

Question 2

Critique a literary analysis provided by a peer, addressing its effectiveness in conveying authorial intent and theme.

💡 Hint: Consider how well the analysis supports its claims with textual evidence.

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