Close reading of selected extracts
Close reading of selected extracts
Understanding the Extract
- Grasp the main statements and ideas within the selected extracts.
- Become familiar with the narrative style and grasp the narrative standpoint.
- Apprehend the historical and cultural context of the extract.
Reading Between the Lines
- Determine what is indirectly being said, including the suggested and implied meanings.
- Discover the underlying themes or ideas.
- Identify the subtleties of tone, mood, and attitude in the language used.
Language and Style
- Delve into the use of language and vocabulary, recognizing the importance of word choice.
- Dissect the structure and syntax, understanding how they contribute to the overall effect of the extract.
- Appraise the use of literary devices such as metaphors, similes and personification within the extract.
Interpretation and Analysis
- Draw conclusions about the author’s intentions and the extract’s purpose.
- Explore the character development within the extract and how it influences the storyline.
- Analyse the relationship between the characters, the situation, and the development of the narrative.
Reflection and Evaluation
- Reflect on the overall significance of the extract within the context of the whole text.
- Relate the extract to the broader themes of the full literary work.
- Evaluate the importance of the extract to the plot development, characterisation, and themes of the full work.