Literary Analysis Skills Assessment

What does it mean to analyze textual evidence in a literary work?

• Ignoring quotes or passages that contradict the desired interpretation

• Summarizing the entire plot without focusing on specific details

• Using personal opinions instead of evidence from the text

• Examining specific quotes, passages, or details from the text to support interpretations, arguments, or conclusions about the themes, characters, or overall meaning of the work.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.W.11-12.9

How can figurative language enhance the meaning of a text?

• Figurative language enhances the meaning of a text by creating vivid imagery and evoking emotions in the reader.

• Figurative language enhances the meaning of a text by making it more confusing and difficult to understand.

• Figurative language enhances the meaning of a text by limiting the reader's imagination and creativity.

• Figurative language enhances the meaning of a text by removing all emotions and imagery from the writing.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

When evaluating an author's purpose, what aspects should be considered?

• Number of pages, author's birthplace, font size

• Font style, page length, author's age

• Publication date, book cover design, author's favorite color

• Tone, target audience, main message, context, biases/motives

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

Explain the concept of practical criticism in literature.

• Practical criticism in literature is the analysis of a text based on its intrinsic qualities rather than external factors.

• Practical criticism in literature involves summarizing the plot rather than analyzing the writing style.

• Practical criticism in literature focuses solely on the historical context of a text.

• Practical criticism in literature is the study of the author's personal life rather than the text itself.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.5

Distinguish between literary criticism, practical criticism, and critical thinking.

• Literary criticism analyzes literature from specific perspectives, practical criticism focuses on close reading of texts, and critical thinking evaluates information logically.

• Critical thinking evaluates information based on personal opinions

• Practical criticism focuses on memorizing texts rather than close reading

• Literary criticism involves analyzing movies instead of literature

Tags

CCSS.W.11-12.1

What are the main areas that practical criticism focuses on?

• characters, setting, plot

• rhyme scheme, meter, stanza structure

• historical context, author's biography, publication date

• form, structure, language, style, themes

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.5

Define the term 'critic' in the context of literary analysis.

• A critic is a type of literary genre that focuses on analyzing poetry exclusively.

• A critic in literary analysis is an individual who evaluates and interprets literary works.

• A critic is a term used to describe the protagonist in a novel who is highly judgmental of others.

• A critic is a fictional character created by authors to provide commentary on their own work.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

What are the main steps involved in critical analysis of a literary work?

• Identify author's background, themes, characters, literary devices, and evaluate impact.

• Ignore the author's background and focus solely on the characters

• Analyze the font style used in the text

• Summarize the entire plot in one sentence

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

How does analyzing textual evidence contribute to understanding a text's deeper meaning?

• Analyzing textual evidence only focuses on surface-level details.

• Analyzing textual evidence reveals implicit meanings and enhances interpretation.

• Analyzing textual evidence is a waste of time and does not contribute to understanding.

• Analyzing textual evidence provides no additional insights into the text's meaning.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

Why is it important to consider the author's purpose when interpreting a text?

• It has no impact on the interpretation process

• The author's purpose is irrelevant to understanding the text

• It provides insight into the intended meaning and helps readers grasp the message effectively.

• Authors never have a specific purpose in mind when writing

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6