Analyzing Literary Texts
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Learning Objective
I can explain how the author's use of literary devices contributes to the overall meaning of a text.
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Literary Analysis: A Beginner's Guide to Writing a Literary Analysis Essay
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7 questions • Short answer
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“Choose a literary device used in a poem you have read recently. Explain how this device enhances the overall meaning of the poem, providing specific examples from the text to support your analysis. Select a literary device from a novel you have studied. Discuss how this device contributes to the themes or messages of the novel, using textual evidence to illustrate your points. ”
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