How to Master Close Reading and Literary Analysis

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This engaging video introduces students to the concept of "Close Reading"—a critical strategy for literary analysis. Through a humorous narrative featuring a host who initially misunderstands the term literally, the video breaks down what it truly means to read actively. It explains that close reading involves re-reading, thinking critically while reading, and viewing a text with a "writer's eye" to understand word choice, structure, and patterns.