Close Reading Formulas

Question 1

Word choice

Answer 1

1) quote a word/words
2) give a definition
3) explain what they suggest

Question 2

Sentence structure/punctuation

Answer 2

1) quote a type of sentence/punctuation
2) state what type it is (repetition, parenthesis, colon, short sentence)
3) explain what effect it has

Question 3

Link

Answer 3

1) quote a word or phrase
2) explain how it links BACK to ideas that came just before it
3) quote a word or phrase
4) explain how it links FORWARD to ideas that the passage is going on to explain

Question 4

Context

Answer 4

1) give the definition of a word/phrase
2) Quote another word/s
3) explain how they help you understand what the first word/phrase means (what clues do they give you)

Question 5

Use of language

Answer 5

Use word choice/imagery/sentence structure to answer the question

One quote and one comment = 2 marks

Question 6

Imagery

Answer 6

1) Quote image “ “ and say whether it’s a simile or metaphor
2) say what 2 things are being compared
3) explain one thing they have in common
4) explain how this adds to your understanding of what is being described (using just as and so too)

Question 7

Effective conclusion

Answer 7

1) quote a word or phrase

2) explain how it links BACK to ideas that came just before it