Analyzing Mary Shelley's Diary Extract
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What role does context play in analyzing Shelley's work?

  • It provides information about her intended audience.
  • It relates to her emotional state only.
  • It only describes the theme of her text.
  • It helps to understand the societal influences on her writing. (correct)

    • How can the purpose of Shelley's writing shift in different paragraphs?

  • It remains consistent throughout the text.
  • It can vary based on the audience being addressed. (correct)
  • It is only influenced by the natural world.
  • It depends solely on the tone she adopts.

    • What is implied about the mood created in Shelley's diary extract?

  • It presents a sense of tension and conflict.
  • It indicates a cheerful and optimistic outlook.
  • It reveals a disconnection from her surroundings.
  • It reflects a solitary and depressed state. (correct)

    • Why is understanding the audience important in Shelley's text?

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    What link does Shelley create between the natural world and her mood?

    <p>She demonstrates how changing seasons influence her emotional state.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Understanding Context, Audience, and Purpose

    • Context, audience, and purpose are key elements in analyzing texts, including Mary Shelley's diary extract.
    • Context refers to the circumstances surrounding a text (when it was written, social and historical factors).
    • Audience is the intended recipients of the text.
    • Purpose explains why the text was written (e.g., to express feelings, inform, persuade).
    • Analyzing these elements helps reveal the writer's perspective and intended effect on the reader.

    Analyzing the Diary Extract

    • Identify examples of context, audience, and purpose in specific paragraphs of the diary extract.
    • Note how the writer's purpose and audience may change within the extract.
    • Observe how the writer links the natural world (seasons) to their changing mood.

    Self-Assessment

    • Reflect on learning in the unit.
    • Use a 1-5 scale to assess confidence.
    • Indicate if sections need to be revisited.
    • Evaluate if confidence has improved following the course.
    • Understand the meanings of context, audience, and purpose.
    • Identify how these concepts are used in writing and reading tasks.

    Reading Skills

    • Examine reading strategies used (skim, scan, line-by-line, reading every word).
    • Consider how task wording influences selection of answers.

    Reflection Activity

    • Summarize the context, audience, and purpose of Mary Shelley's diary extract.
    • Explore how these elements reveal the author's mood.

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    This quiz focuses on understanding the context, audience, and purpose of Mary Shelley's diary extract. Analyze specific paragraphs to identify elements that shape the writer's perspective and mood. Reflect on your learning and assess your confidence in analyzing texts and their contexts.

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