Title Investigation

Worksheet Description

This worksheet encourages students to delve into the title of Jane Austen’s “Sense and Sensibility” and explore its significance:

1. Students will first define the words “sense” and “sensibility” in their own words.
2. They will speculate on why Jane Austen chose this title for the novel, considering its thematic relevance.
3. The worksheet prompts students to critically evaluate whether they believe the title aptly captures the essence of the novel, requiring them to explain their reasoning.

Through this exercise, students will engage in vocabulary analysis, critical thinking, and literary interpretation, deepening their understanding of the title’s connection to the themes and characters in “Sense and Sensibility.” It encourages students to consider how the title sets the tone for the novel and its relevance to the story’s central ideas.