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Use these essay questions as writing and critical thinking exercises for all levels of writers, and to build their literary analysis skills by requiring textual references throughout the essay.
Scaffolded/Short-Answer Essay Questions
Student Prompt: Write a short (1-3 paragraph) response using one of the below bulleted outlines. Cite details from the novel over the course of your response that serve as examples and support.
1. Consider the novel’s setting, including Wharton’s depictions of the landscape and town and the significance of Starkfield’s name.
2. Consider Wharton’s use of foreshadowing throughout the novel.
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