Close Reading: An Introduction to Literature

Strong focus on the processes of analyzing the literary elements of poetry, prose, and drama and writing about them. KEY TOPICS: Examines the language and structure of a text, as well as the ideas or feelings it expresses, and investigates the intricate links between form and content. By opening with this kind of in-depth analysis, a person is compelled to read differently and examine the connection between the ideas expressed and the way in which they are expressed. Each section is followed by exercises to ensure comprehension of what was read. MARKET: For anyone interested in studying a poem, story, or play for the various literary elements.