Analyzing Chapter 3 of The Pearl

The video tutorial covers the analysis of chapter three from 'The Pearl' packet, focusing on diction and tone. It explains the definitions of diction, denotation, connotation, and tone, and how these elements are used to convey the author's attitude. The tutorial includes an analysis of Steinbeck's tone, highlighting his cynical view of society. It also discusses figures of speech, providing an example of simile analysis, and guides students on how to annotate and analyze literary devices in the text.

What is the primary focus of the analysis in Chapter Three?

• Plot structure

• Historical context

• Character development

• Diction and tone

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What does 'diction' refer to in literary analysis?

• The plot of the story

• The setting of the story

• The word choice of the author

• The characters in the story

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the difference between denotation and connotation?

• Denotation is the setting, connotation is the plot

• Denotation is the plot, connotation is the setting

• Denotation is the dictionary definition, connotation is the emotional response

• Denotation is the emotional response, connotation is the dictionary definition

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How is 'tone' defined in the context of literary analysis?

• The plot of the story

• The setting of the story

• The way the reader feels

• The writer's or speaker's attitude

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the main difference between 'mood' and 'tone'?

• Mood is the plot, tone is the setting

• Mood is the setting, tone is the plot

• Mood is the writer's attitude, tone is the reader's feeling

• Mood is the reader's feeling, tone is the writer's attitude

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is Steinbeck's perception of society as discussed in the analysis?

• Supportive

• Optimistic

• Cynical

• Indifferent

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CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

Which word best describes Steinbeck's tone towards society?

• Neutral

• Joyful

• Angry

• Supportive

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What figure of speech is used in the phrase 'her eyes as cold as the eyes of a lioness'?

• Hyperbole

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Simile

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

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What does the word 'cold' in the simile 'her eyes as cold as the eyes of a lioness' suggest?

• Warmth and kindness

• Confusion and uncertainty

• Stark and unyielding

• Joy and happiness

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is the purpose of using figures of speech in literary analysis?

• To lengthen the text

• To confuse the reader

• To illustrate and emphasize ideas

• To provide historical context

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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