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- Read for literal comprehension
- Infer the intended effects of the authors’ word choices and narrative techniques
- Explore how complex characters think, behave, interact, and develop
- Apply knowledge of various literary devices including situational irony, dramatic irony, foreshadowing, and juxtaposition
- Isolate an example of figurative language from among several options
- Support claims and inferences with sound reasoning and relevant evidence
- Write about fiction with clarity, accuracy, and precision
- Come to class better prepared to discuss literature
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