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# Analyzing a Literary Text ## Activity 6: Responding to Audience, Context, and Purpose When Reading Texts This section analyzes a passage from Mary Shelley's diary, focusing on the context, audience, and purpose of the writing. A diary entry from 1824 is presented, reflecting upon a visit to Kent...

# Analyzing a Literary Text ## Activity 6: Responding to Audience, Context, and Purpose When Reading Texts This section analyzes a passage from Mary Shelley's diary, focusing on the context, audience, and purpose of the writing. A diary entry from 1824 is presented, reflecting upon a visit to Kentish Town. **Passage Summary:** The author describes a beautiful night in Kentish Town. The scene awakens feelings of love and inspiration. The author reminisces about a past meeting with their loved one in a churchyard, emphasizing the significance of place and seasonal changes. They express feelings of happiness and creative energy stimulated by the natural world. **Context:** * **Time:** The year 1824 * **Location:** Kentish Town * **Season:** A time of year, possibly autumn or late summer based on the description of the scene. **Audience:** * **Direct Address:** The author directly addresses their loved one, Shelley, using "my loved Shelley". * **Personal Reflection:** The passage is a personal reflection for the author. **Purpose:** * **Expressing Love:** The primary purpose is expressing feelings of love and longing for a lost loved one. * **Stimulating Creativity:** The passage reflects a renewed sense of inspiration and creativity. ## Activity 7: Journal Questions This activity prompts reflections on various reading-related skills including context, audience, and purpose. ## Self-Assessment * **Understanding:** * **Identifying:** These seem to be criteria for self-assessment related to the reading comprehension task. More details about specific skills being evaluated are not clear from the provided text.