First published 2012
This third edition anthology brings together literary works from multiple authors and genres, organizing them around central themes that guide student exploration. The collection includes stories, poems, and essays selected to build critical thinking abilities through four distinct approaches: understanding what happens, interpreting meaning, analyzing craft, and developing appreciation. Vocabulary support appears throughout to help students navigate unfamiliar language. Thinking Zone sections pose questions that encourage students to engage with literature on multiple levels while developing skills to respond from a biblical perspective. The book teaches literary terminology alongside critical thinking methods. Unit reviews offer additional practice questions that prepare students for assessments. Each thematic grouping creates opportunities for students to compare different authors' treatments of similar subjects and ideas.
Genres: literature, anthologies, 20th-century, academic
Vibes: educational, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: diverse-perspectives, found-family
Period: 20th-century
Hardcover · BJU Press