Themes in Earnest

Themes in Earnest

Grade 12 · ELA · 45 min

What's Included

Learning Objective

I can compare and contrast the presentation of at least two themes in *The Importance of Being Earnest*, supporting my analysis with textual evidence.

Warm-Up Video

Unknown Channel · 5:00

The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde | Summary & Analysis

Practice Questions

12 questions · Short answer

Exit Ticket

Quick comprehension check

Compare and contrast the presentation of "social conventions" and "love" as themes in *The Importance of Being Earnest*. Provide one example from the play (as described in the video) to support your comparison. Compare and contrast the presentation of "language" and "reversal" as themes in *The Importance of Being Earnest*. Provide one example from the play (as described in the video) to support your comparison. Compare and contrast the presentation of "social conventions" and "language" as themes in *The Importance of Being Earnest*. Provide one example from the play (as described in the video) to support your comparison.

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