ENG100H5 Chapter 8: Literary Interpretation (Prose, Poetry, and Drama)
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Prose fiction: an imaginary story that is written down, and someone tells everyday, natural language. Whether we are interpreting poetry or algae growth, we begin by asking focused questions and looking for clear patterns. When we are asked to compare, explain, analyze, discuss, or offer a reading of prose fiction: we are actually asked to engage in a process of interpretation called doing a close reading , of the. Primary source: or we are asked to engage in a process of interpretive synthesis called using a secondary source or. Making a theoretical interpretation : preview the piece of fiction, asking some basic questions. Before doing close reading, or theoretical interpretation, preview the text for the basics: character. What changes take place among or within the characters: point of view. How does this point of view affect what you know and how you know it: plot. What changes take place in the different episodes: setting.
