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Chapter VI
Sense and Sensibility
Jane Austen
Abstract: The Dashwoods are melancholy on setting off, but as they get closer to Barton Cottage they become more interested in this new area and the new home they are to inhabit. This chapter highlights the theme of expectations vs. reality. Sir John Middleton is introduced. Source: Jane Austen, Sense and Sensibility (London: T. Egerton, 1811)
Lexile Level: TBD
Origin: British
Genre: FictionReading Level: 9.5 Language: English File Name: 1538 Sunshine State Standards:
LA.A.2.4: The student constructs meaning from a wide range of texts.LA.D.2.4: The student understands the power of language.
LA.E.1.4: The student understands the common features of a variety of literary forms.
Theme: Romance, Social CommentaryReading Strategy: Compare and contrast Download Support Material Download MP3 View text as webpage Download PDF Mp3 Length: 0:07:29 Word count: 1347 Use PDF for printing
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