Analyzing Language in Literature
Unknown Grade•45 minutes
Learning Objective
I can analyze how the author's choice of words shapes the mood of a literary piece.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 7 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. In your own words, explain what is meant by "literary analysis" and why it is important when studying a text.
2. Analyze the phrase "bright cold day" from the beginning of "1984." How do the contrasting adjectives contribute to the mood of the opening scene?
3. Discuss the significance of the clocks striking thirteen in "1984." What mood does this detail create, and how might it reflect the themes of the novel?
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