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Literary Analysis and Elements

Subject Area: English Language Arts (B.E.S.T.) | Grade Level: 9
Lesson Length: 30 minutes
Keywords/Tags: Literary Elements, Literary Analysis, Figurative Language,
Lesson Description: In this lesson, literary analysis involves examining all the parts of a short story, or poemâ€”elements such as character, setting, tone, and imageryâ€”and thinking about how the author uses those elements to create certain effects. Literary elements also refer to components of literary work.

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Video : Citing Evidence in Literary Analysis

Instructions: Please watch the following video as many times as needed before starting to go through other lesson pages. Understanding the content of the video is very important since the lesson activities will be all about this video content.

Description: In order to successfully build an argument about a text, you must make inferences and draw conclusionsâ€”and those must be built on the backs of evidence in the text. In this video, we talk about how to search for evidence-bearing details in text, and how to best derive support for the points you're trying to make.

Quiz : Literary Analysis and Citing Evidence

Instructions: Please complete this quiz by choosing the correct answer for each question. You can take this quiz as many times needed.

Question #1

Which term refers to the feeling or atmosphere created in a literary work?

A) Setting

B) Tone

C) Mood

D) Theme

Question #2

Textual evidence refers to information found outside of the text.

A) True

B) False

Question #3

Choose a novel you have read recently and explain how the author develops the main character throughout the story. Provide specific examples from the text.

Student Response

Question #4

Figurative language is only used in poetry and not in other forms of literature.

A) True

B) False

Question #5

What do we call a recurring symbol, object, or idea that represents a deeper meaning in a literary work?

A) Allegory

B) Metaphor

C) Simile

D) Symbolism

Question #6

Which narrative point of view is characterized by the use of "I" or "We"?

A) Second-person

B) Third-person limited

C) First-person

D) Third-person omniscient

Question #7

Explain the difference between the mood and tone of a poem.

Student Response

Question #8

What is the definition of foreshadowing in literature?

A) A comparison between two unlike things using â€œlikeâ€ or â€œasâ€.

B) A hint or indication of events to come later in the story.

C) The use of exaggerated statements or claims for emphasis or rhetorical effect

D) The emotional atmosphere or feeling created by a literary work.

Question #9

What is the purpose of using symbolism in a literary work?

A) To entertain the reader with interesting characters and plot twists.

B) To create a senses of suspense and mystery in the story

C) To represent abstract ideas or concepts through concrete objects or actions

D) To provide a detailed description of the setting or the characters

Question #10

What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

A) A simile uses â€œlikeâ€ or â€œasâ€ to compare two things, while a metaphor directly states that one thing is another.

B) A simile compares two unlike things without using â€œlikeâ€ or â€œasâ€, while a metaphor uses â€œlikeâ€ or â€œasâ€ to make the comparison

C) A simile is a type of figurative language, while a metaphor is a type of literary device

D) A simile uses exaggeration for emphasis, while a metaphor creates a vivid image through descriptive language.

Description: This quite will test your understanding of how to support your ideas with evidence and analyze literary text.

Resources : Literary Analysis and Elements

Instructions: Please see additional external resources below. Feel free visit each link to learn more about this lesson.

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Matching Game

Learning Activity Quizlet

Description: Flash card practice of literary elements and devices.

Standards: None

Video : Citing Evidence in Literary Analysis

Quiz : Literary Analysis and Citing Evidence

Resources : Literary Analysis and Elements