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© 2004 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Longman Publishers Chapter 15: Reading in the Humanities and Arts Academic Reading, Fifth Edition by Kathleen T. McWhorter

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Chapter 15: Reading in the Humanities and Arts. Academic Reading, Fifth Edition by Kathleen T. McWhorter. Learning Objectives:. To learn specialized reading techniques for literature To develop an approach to studying visual arts To learn to read and use criticism - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Page 1: Chapter 15: Reading in the Humanities and Arts

© 2004 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Longman Publishers

Chapter 15: Reading in the Humanities and Arts

Academic Reading,

Fifth Edition

by Kathleen T. McWhorter

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Learning Objectives:

To learn specialized reading techniques for literature

To develop an approach to studying visual arts To learn to read and use criticism To identify predominant thought patterns To adapt your learning skills to the humanities

and arts

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Literature focuses on the search for reasons, values, and interpretations in all areas of human interest and experience.

Read slowly and carefully. Plan on reading the work several times. Ask questions to establish the literal meaning

first; then work on interpretation. Annotate as you read. Identify themes and patterns.

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Understanding the Language of Literature

Descriptive Language - words that create sensory impressions or responses

Connotative Language - words that suggest meanings beyond their literal meaning

Figurative Language - a way of describing something on an imaginative level– Sam eats like a horse.– The exam was a piece of cake.

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Reading and Analyzing Poetry

Read the poem once straight through, without any defined purpose.

Use punctuation to guide your comprehension. Read the poem a second time. Notice the action (who, what, when, where). Analyze the poem’s intent.

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Reading and Analyzing Poetry

Determine who is speaking. Establish the speaker’s tone. Identify to whom the poem is addressed. Reread difficult or confusing sections. Check unfamiliar references. Analyze the language of the poem for

connotative meanings and figures of speech.

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Reading and Analyzing Short Stories and Novels

Plot - basic storyline Characterization - actors in the story Setting - time, place, and circumstances Point of View - perspective of the story Tone - author’s attitude Theme - main point or message of the story

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The Visual Arts: canvas, clay, fiber

How to Study Art– See as well as look.– Identify the subject matter.– Consider the title.– Study the visual elements.– Write your reactions.– Analyze the work.– Consider the meaning of the work.

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Reading Criticism

Read the original work carefully. Make a preliminary interpretation of the work. Recognize that not all critics agree. Make certain that interpretations are

substantiated with references. Regard your own interpretation as valid. Make notes on your readings, recording key

points.

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Thought Patterns in the Humanities and Arts

Process Chronological Order Cause and Effect Comparison and Contrast

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Learning Strategies for Humanities and Art Courses

Learn appropriate terminology. Learn classifications. Focus on themes and patterns. Highlight and annotate as you read. Write for review (plot summaries of short stories

for instance). Predict exam questions. Discuss the work with a classmate.

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Summary Questions

What are some strategies for reading poetry? What are some strategies for reading short

stories and novels? What are some strategies for reading literary

criticism? What are some study strategies for literature

and the arts?

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Read the poem at the end of chapter and complete the

exercises following the selection.“Leaves” by Lloyd

Schwartz