18 Questions
What is the primary purpose of identifying gaps in the timeframe or character development of a book?
To think critically about the book's content
What aspect of a book can provide framing and context for the story?
The book's format and physical features
What is the significance of a book that adds new information to a genre?
It challenges the existing rules and norms of the genre
What is the main purpose of analyzing a book's literary devices?
To relate the devices to the overall theme of the book
What does the author's use of viewpoint and style enable them to do?
Present different viewpoints to the intended audience
What is the final step in evaluating a book?
Assessing how successful the book is
What is the primary purpose of reading the original work when analyzing an article?
To evaluate the author's interpretation and defendability
What is the primary purpose of a critique?
To evaluate and respond to an author's ideas
What should you notice when evaluating the author's evidence?
The relevance and credibility of the sources
What is the benefit of presenting a critique in a well-reasoned, objective tone?
It makes the critique more engaging and persuasive
What is the first step in reading an article for critique?
Read through the article once to get the main idea
What is the purpose of complicating an argument in a critique?
To provide a final, memorable argument
What is the purpose of creating a legend for your markings?
To differentiate between parts of the text that might be confusing, important, or inconsistent
What should you do during subsequent readings of the article?
Take longer notes when expanded thoughts come to you
What should you avoid when selecting sources to support your critique?
Citing unreliable or outdated sources
What should you develop after reading the article through two or three times?
A preliminary concept for your critique
What is the goal of a literary critique?
To build upon or complicate the author's idea
What should you consider when evaluating the author's overall argument?
The author's interpretations of other texts
Test your understanding of literary analysis by identifying the author's style, genre, and development of major areas in a book. Evaluate the coverage of different viewpoints, timeframe, and character development to think critically about the narrative. How well can you analyze the literary elements of a book?
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