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What is the primary purpose of the diary entry from Mary Shelley?
What is the primary purpose of the diary entry from Mary Shelley?
Which detail provides context about the time period of the diary entry?
Which detail provides context about the time period of the diary entry?
How does the author convey their feelings towards the natural world in the diary entry?
How does the author convey their feelings towards the natural world in the diary entry?
What mood is evoked by the description of the night in Kentish Town?
What mood is evoked by the description of the night in Kentish Town?
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Which statement reflects the intended audience of the diary entry?
Which statement reflects the intended audience of the diary entry?
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Study Notes
Responding to Audience, Context, and Purpose in Reading Texts
- Context (Time & Setting): The diary entry is from Mary Shelley, written in 1824. The setting is Kentish Town, and the scene is a peaceful, twilight moment.
- Audience: The audience is Percy Bysshe Shelley, her late husband. The author directly addresses him.
- Purpose: Shelley expresses feelings of love, inspiration, and creative energy. She connects these feelings with memories of their first meeting in a churchyard. She anticipates future happiness and companionship.
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Examples of Context, Audience, and Purpose:
- Context: The author references specific season and time of day to connect with past experiences
- Audience: Direct address to Percy Bysshe Shelley, her late husband
- Purpose: To express emotions of love, inspiration, and a desire for creative work.
- Self-assessment reflection: The student should reflect upon different understanding and their identification of the context, audience, and purpose, regarding the example given.
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Explore the context, audience, and purpose of Mary Shelley's 1824 diary entry addressed to her late husband, Percy Bysshe Shelley. This quiz will guide you through her emotional expressions, connections to past experiences, and the significance of the setting. Reflect on your understanding of these literary elements.