Introduction How to Read Literature Like a Professor

What play is being discussed?

• Romeo and Juliet

• The Crucible

• Death of a Salesman

• A Raisin in the Sun

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.10

Who is Mr. Lindner in the context of the play?

• A family friend

• A neighbor

• A teacher

• A representative from the neighborhood

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.5

What does Mr. Lindner offer the Youngers?

• A job

• A check to move out

• A scholarship

• A new car

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.7

Why does Walter Lee initially turn down Mr. Lindner's offer?

• He doesn't trust Mr. Lindner

• He doesn't need the money

• He believes their money is secure

• He is offended by the offer

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.3

What legend is mentioned as a comparison to the situation with Mr. Lindner?

• The legend of King Arthur

• The legend of Robin Hood

• The Faust legend

• The legend of Hercules

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

What does Walter Lee have to give up according to Mr. Lindner's offer?

• His car

• His job

• His pride and self-respect

• His house

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.10

What does the teacher claim to have that helps in understanding literature?

• A unique perspective

• A grammar of literature

• A secret book

• A special class

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

What are some of the conventions mentioned that are common in literature?

• Types of characters and plot rhythms

• Mathematical formulas

• Historical dates

• Scientific theories

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What does spring usually symbolize in literature?

• Coldness

• Old age

• Decay

• Youth and renewal

How does the teacher suggest one can learn to recognize the conventions of literature?

• By watching movies

• By guessing

• By practicing

• By ignoring them

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6