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What is the main difference between big-picture reading and close reading?
What is the main difference between big-picture reading and close reading?
- Big-picture reading analyzes word choice, character actions, and symbolic objects, while close reading makes generalizations.
- Big-picture reading focuses on generalizations and overarching themes, while close reading looks at specific details. (correct)
- Big-picture reading examines small choices made by the author, while close reading looks at the whole work of literature.
- Big-picture reading is an up-close look at literature, while close reading provides a distant view.
Which perspective does big-picture reading offer?
Which perspective does big-picture reading offer?
- Distant (correct)
- Up-close
- Detailed
- Near
What aspect of literature does close reading illuminate?
What aspect of literature does close reading illuminate?
- Word choice, character actions, and symbolic objects (correct)
- Overarching themes
- Generalizations
- Visual representation
Why is close reading likened to the 'near' perspective?
Why is close reading likened to the 'near' perspective?
In the context of the text, what does 'big-picture reading' refer to?
In the context of the text, what does 'big-picture reading' refer to?
What does the comparison with Grover in the text help illustrate?
What does the comparison with Grover in the text help illustrate?
Why is it mentioned that Grover remains Grover regardless of being near or far?
Why is it mentioned that Grover remains Grover regardless of being near or far?
What does close reading involve?
What does close reading involve?
In the context of Romeo and Juliet, what does the rhyme pair 'scene/unclean' foreshadow?
In the context of Romeo and Juliet, what does the rhyme pair 'scene/unclean' foreshadow?
How do big-picture reading strategies differ from close-reading strategies?
How do big-picture reading strategies differ from close-reading strategies?
What is one example of fate versus free-will in Romeo and Juliet?
What is one example of fate versus free-will in Romeo and Juliet?
How does Shakespeare's use of fate contribute to the big picture of 'Romeo and Juliet'?
How does Shakespeare's use of fate contribute to the big picture of 'Romeo and Juliet'?
What is a key element analyzed when applying close-reading strategies to a text?
What is a key element analyzed when applying close-reading strategies to a text?
'Two households, both alike in dignity' is an example of what literary device?
'Two households, both alike in dignity' is an example of what literary device?
'Romeo predicts that, 'Some consequence yet hanging in the stars/ Shall bitterly begin his fearful date.' This quote highlights the theme of _____ in 'Romeo and Juliet?'
'Romeo predicts that, 'Some consequence yet hanging in the stars/ Shall bitterly begin his fearful date.' This quote highlights the theme of _____ in 'Romeo and Juliet?'
