Literary Analysis
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English
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9th - 12th Grade
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Easy
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CCSS
RI. 9-10.2, RL.6.3, RI.11-12.2
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Lily Gates
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5 Slides • 10 Questions
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Open Ended
What is the difference between SUMMARY and ANALYSIS?
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Drag and Drop
In the novel, Gatsby throws elaborate parties and everyone flocks to them. However, instead of joining in on the fun, he watches from afar.
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Drag and Drop
Gatsby's car represents the American Dream. Because it was used for traveling, it symbolizes the way that there was the possibility of escaping poverty through hard work in America.
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Drag and Drop
The changing weather in the novel shows the shifting of emotions and attitudes. The oppressively hot day at the climax of the story signals a symbolic boiling point that will change everything.
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Drag and Drop
Even though Gatsby's car is used to kill Myrtle, Gatsby is not the driver. Daisy is the one who kills Myrtle; this leaves Gatsby worried about how Daisy will respond after the accident.
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Open Ended
How did you determine the difference between the excerpts that were summaries vs. the excerpts that were analysis?
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Reorder
Put the elements which SHOULD BE INCLUDED in the introductory paragraph in the order in which they should appear.
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Match
Match the followinging parts of the introductory paragraph with their categories.
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Multiple Choice
Which verb tense should you always use when writing a literary analysis essay?
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