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The subtitle of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein is The Modern Prometheus. In this review activity, read another article in the form of an online study guide titled "The Prometheus myth." Examine the informational text features in the article/ guide on the Crossref-It Infoopens in new windowwebsite, and then answer the multiple choice questions about the informational text features.
Now go to the online article "Tyranny Overthrown: Shelley’s Prometheus Unbound" opens in new windowand examine the information provided about the Prometheus myth.
In what ways were the text structures used in the Crossref-It article, “The Prometheus myth,” opens in new window more effective or less effective than the ones provided in the "Tyranny Overthrown: Shelley’s Prometheus Unbound" article?
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More Effective in "The Prometheus myth":
• Information chunked in sections
• Information bulleted in most sections for easy reading
• Extra information and explanations of terms provided in pop-up links
• Specific points made about connection between myth and novel
Less Effective in "The Prometheus myth":
• Pictures help you visualize the myth
• Details about the story
• Material separated by paragraphs
