Literary Synthesis

Which of the following does not apply to synthesis?

• Deconstruct the prompt

• Write a Thesis that responds to the prompt

• Read and annotate the sources

• Plan the essay with claims, evidence, commentary, and concession

• Write an exposition for each source

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

The act of combining ideas from different sources to create, express, or support a new idea.

• sequence of events

• syntax

• synthesis

• theme

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

A set of statements, each supporting the other, that presents a position or viewpoint.

• claim

• refutation

• counterclaim

• argument

the act of combining ideas from different sources to create, express, or support a new idea

• claim

• synthesis

• allusion

• summarizing

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

anything (object, animal, event, person, or place) that represents itself but also stands for something else on a figurative level

• symbol

• theme

• thematic statement

• figurative language

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which of the following best describes the process of literary synthesis?

• Combining ideas from different texts to form a new interpretation

• Summarizing a single text

• Analyzing the historical context of a text

• Identifying the main theme of a text

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

In literary synthesis, what is the primary goal?

• To create a new narrative

• To compare and contrast different texts

• To develop a new understanding by integrating multiple sources

• To critique the author's writing style

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

Which of the following is NOT a step in the process of literary synthesis?

• Identifying common themes across texts

• Creating a thesis statement

• Writing a summary of each text

• Integrating evidence from multiple sources

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

What is a key skill required for effective literary synthesis?

• Memorization

• Critical thinking

• Speed reading

• Note-taking

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

When synthesizing literature, why is it important to consider the context of each source?

• To ensure accurate interpretation

• To make the text more interesting

• To increase reading speed

• To simplify the synthesis process

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.7