Unit 9: Literary Appreciation

Understanding Writer’s Style and Tone

• Style refers to the way an author writes, including word choice, sentence structure, and figurative language.

• Tone is the author’s attitude toward the subject (e.g., serious, humorous, sarcastic).

• Students learn to analyze how style and tone affect the reader’s experience.

Comparing Texts

• Identify similarities and differences in:
  • Themes

  • Characters

  • Settings

  • Narrative techniques

• Compare texts by different authors or from different cultural backgrounds.

Understanding Satire, Allegory, and Symbolism

• Satire – Uses humor or exaggeration to criticize society (e.g., George Orwell’s Animal Farm).

• Allegory – A story with two levels of meaning: literal and symbolic.

• Symbolism – Objects, characters, or events represent deeper meanings (e.g., a dove symbolizes peace).