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What does close reading focus on?
Think about what you would do if you analyzed a painting closely.
How do you find the main idea in a text?
It's usually at the beginning or the end of a paragraph.
What is the primary focus of close reading?
Think about why we would read something closely rather than just cursorily.
True or False: Understanding an author's purpose is crucial for interpreting a text.
Consider how knowing the goal of the author can reshape your understanding.
Read a short poem and identify the main idea as well as two supporting details. Analyze how word choice contributes to the central theme.
Focus on the emotions that the words convey.
Select a persuasive article and evaluate the author’s purpose and effectiveness. Discuss elements that convince or engage the audience.
Pay attention to persuasive strategies such as appeals to logos, pathos, and ethos.
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