Asking questions to gain a deeper meaning of the work is an excellent way to focus your analysis in preparation for the oral response to literature. Which of the following would be a good question to ask?
A. Why did the tone change as the story progressed?
B. Who is the antagonist?
C. What is the setting of the story?
D. What is the climax?

Read the excerpt from infinite jest 'my application's not bought," i am telling them, calling into the darkness of the red cave that opens out before closed eyes. 'tam not just a boy who plays tennis. i have an intricate history. experiences and feelings. i'm complex. "read,' i say. 'i study and read. i bet i've read everything you've read. don't think i haven't. i consume libraries. i wear out spines and rom-drives. i do things like get in a taxi and say, "the library, and step on it." my instincts concerning syntax and mechanics are better than your own, i can tell, with due respect. the theme suggested by the excerpt is about a. being understood b. the value of education c. wisdom versus foolishness d. learning responsibility