Close Reading vs Big-Picture Reading in Literature
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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?

  • Distant (correct)
  • Up-close
  • Detailed
  • Near

    • 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?

    <p>Because it looks at specific details such as word choice and character actions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of the text, what does 'big-picture reading' refer to?

    <p>Making generalizations and identifying overarching themes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the comparison with Grover in the text help illustrate?

    <p>The idea that perspective affects what aspects of a text we focus on.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it mentioned that Grover remains Grover regardless of being near or far?

    <p>'Grover' symbolizes the consistency of a work despite different analytical approaches.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does close reading involve?

    <p>Investigating repeating sounds, word choices, and figurative language</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of Romeo and Juliet, what does the rhyme pair 'scene/unclean' foreshadow?

    <p>Conflict and tragedy in the story</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do big-picture reading strategies differ from close-reading strategies?

    <p>Close-reading strategies look at overarching themes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one example of fate versus free-will in Romeo and Juliet?

    <p>'Some consequence yet hanging in the stars/ Shall bitterly begin his fearful date.'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Shakespeare's use of fate contribute to the big picture of 'Romeo and Juliet'?

    <p>It adds to the tragic outcome of the story.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key element analyzed when applying close-reading strategies to a text?

    <p>Repeating sounds, word choices, and figurative language</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Two households, both alike in dignity' is an example of what literary device?

    <p>Metaphor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    '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?'

    <p>'Fate versus free-will'</p> Signup and view all the answers

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