Education Gate International School 2

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Literature Worksheet 1

Comparing Texts: Loser & At Dusk

A- Now that you have read “Loser” and “At Dusk,” you can compare the two texts according to
the following ideas:

Loser At Dusk
Characterization

Setting

Plot

Use of Language
B- Analyze the Texts:
1. Compare: What themes did you discover in both “Loser” and “At Dusk”? How do
the authors’ attitudes toward those themes differ?
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2. Evaluate: Both authors use symbols—people, places, objects, or activities—that

stand for something beyond themselves. Choose a symbol from each text and
evaluate how the author uses it to add meaning to the text.
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3- Connect: How did creating mental images help you understand both texts? Cite
examples from each text.
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4- Connect: The young man in “Loser” and the speaker in “At Dusk” share some

qualities. Do you relate to either or both of their feelings or experiences? Explain.

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