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Close Reading: The Canterbury Tales Prologue

Engage in a multi-round analysis of the introduction to The Canterbury Tales Prologue, focusing on comprehension, vocabulary, literary devices, and overall understanding. Reflect on key elements and assess your comprehension level.

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Close Reading: The Canterbury Tales Prologue

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  1. Close Reading: The Canterbury Tales Prologue

  2. Independently Read • Silently read lines 1-34 in the introduction to The Canterbury Tales Prologue • Do not take notes or annotate

  3. Round 1 – First Impressions • Take out a piece of paper and answer the following questions: • Can you comprehend/follow the passage? • What is the first thing you notice about the passage? • Do you notice anything about the image? • What mood does the passage create?

  4. Round 2 – Vocabulary • Re-read the intro to the prologue: • Which words do you notice first? • Do any words seem oddly used to you? Why? • Look up three words you do not know. You may use your phone or a Dictionary.

  5. Round 3 – Patterns/Figures of Speech • Re-read the intro to the Prologue: • Is there a rhyme scheme? • Are there metaphors, similes, figures of speech? • Is there any symbolism?

  6. Round 4 – Putting It All Together • Re-read the intro to the Prologue: • What is the main point? • What is the setting? • Who is the narrator?

  7. Concluding Thoughts • What helped you with understanding the passage better? Re-reading, defining vocabulary, finding patterns? Explain your response. • At the bottom of your paper, rate yourself as to where your comprehension of the passage is. Explain why you gave yourself this rating.

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