Literary Criticism - Themes

What kind of information would you find most valuable when you're looking for reviews about a book you might purchase?

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CCSS.RI.9-10.7

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Why do you think reviewers should explain their opinions, rather than just say that they like or dislike a book?

Why is the role of literary critic considered consumer advocacy?

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Do you believe that a book can or should mean the same thing to every reader? Explain.

Identify a book that made you think about something in your own life that you might not have considered before. Explain.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

How does a critic "clear up uncertainties" for the reader?

How can a literary critic express the negative aspects of his or her review without being ill-tempered or putting the writer down?

What other trends in our culture might affect the "truths" we find in the literature of our time?

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

In your opinion, what qualities make the difference between a brilliant and a flashy book?

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Identify a book you've read, a movie you've seen, or song lyrics you've heard that are, or seem to be, influenced by another book, movie, or song.