Close Reading Examine content, form, and style Question the development of the novel.

What? Where? When? – Plot How? – Style Why? - Purpose

What is the novel about? Lives of the gentry and clergy of rural England Lifestyles, behaviors, and values

Examine how Austen presents lifestyles, behaviors and values AND what she is saying about each. Meaning Connotation

Chapter 3, Pages 12- end What valued trait in society is inferred in the first paragraph?

Sociability

Wording and Phrasing With a book he was regardless of time. In this context, what does regardless mean?

Heedless of time

What is meant by ….? The tone of the paragraph is ... What is revealed by …? The purpose of the paragraph is primarily presented through the use of …

Re-read Chapter 3, pages 12 through the end. Develop ten to fifteen close reading questions. These are objective questions. Write the question followed by the response.