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Analyzing and Interpreting Literature / Unit 17   AIL 1651 short lesson, about 20 seconds

On Meeting an Unplaceable Old Passage

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The idea

Look for thou and the st and th verb endings. If they are present the passage is likely this band or earlier. That single check costs a second and sets every expectation in entry 1640, which is orientation working as intended.

In practice

Look for thou and the endings.

Where people slip

One check sets five expectations.

Your place on the trail

Every lesson rests on earlier ones and opens later ones. Tap any to jump.

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