Literary Criticism and Interpretation · Spring Term
Formalist Criticism: Close Reading
Focusing on the intrinsic elements of a text—language, structure, and literary devices—to derive meaning.
Key Questions
- How does the repetition of a specific word or phrase contribute to a text's central theme?
- Analyze the function of a particular literary device (e.g., symbolism, irony) in a passage.
- Critique an interpretation that ignores the formal elements of a text.
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
GCSE: English - Literary AnalysisGCSE: English - Close Reading
Year: Year 11
Subject: English
Unit: Literary Criticism and Interpretation
Period: Spring Term
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