Analyzing Literature

What does literary analysis involve?

• Critically examining the text's components

• Summarizing the text

• Reading the text quickly

• Ignoring the details of the text

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the first step in analyzing a literary text?

• Choosing a favorite part

• Finding the theme

• Identifying the characters

• Writing a summary

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which literary element is used to support the theme in Cinderella?

• Character names

• Book cover design

• Plot events

• Author's biography

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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

What does the glass slipper symbolize in Cinderella?

• A realistic object

• Fashion trends

• A dream that comes true

• A dangerous object

What should you do after identifying the theme in a literary analysis?

• Change the theme

• Find elements supporting the theme

• Summarize the text

• Stop the analysis

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2