Purpose Probe

Worksheet Description

This worksheet focuses on author’s purpose, structure, and student reflection across poems, plays, and prose. It asks students to analyze how structure affects meaning and emotional response. They also evaluate which format uses the most figurative language and which format resonates with them most. Finally, they compare similarities and differences among the three text types.

Engaging with this worksheet deepens students’ understanding of authorial intent and how it shapes content. Reflective questions foster personal engagement with literature, strengthening interpretative and emotional intelligence. The focus on figurative language improves literary analysis and metaphor recognition. Overall, it enhances comprehension and encourages nuanced appreciation of different text types.