Lesson Plan

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Several times when you read classical or modern literature you have problems understanding the deeper meanings of the text. That can even happen when you are familiar with the topic. The author may use special language, unusual characters or other literary devices you don't know. 

This lesson explores the meanings and functions of different character traits and literary devices. It will be a useful tool and reference material. Hundreds of devices are listed and explained in details. 

When you read your next assignment and need help to understand it, the examples will lead you to the right direction.

After this lesson you will have no problems reading or analyzing any kind of text.

Objectives

After studying this lesson, you will know

• what character traits are,
   
• what literary devices are and how they work,
   
• how to recognize and use ambiguities, subtleties, and ironies, and
   
• what soliloquies and asides are.

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