The document provides 5 writing prompts for a literary analysis essay on a summer reading novel. The prompts include: 1) Analyzing how a character struggles but fails to learn a lesson in time; 2) Exploring how an object takes on symbolic meaning; 3) Examining how the setting relates to plot, characters, or builds suspense; 4) Stating and explaining how the novel's theme is developed; and 5) Discussing the author's use of figurative language and its impact. Students are to choose one prompt and write a five paragraph essay responding to the chosen prompt.
How to write a Literary Essay Introduction and Thesismissmaryah
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This presentation can become the first step in writing your Literary analysis essay. In addition to this, please read the article https://essay-academy.com/account/blog/literary-analysis-essay
How to write a Literary Essay Introduction and Thesismissmaryah
Adapted Power Point for English 11 relating to essay writing for the short story Mirror Image by Lena Coakley
Credit to http://www.slideshare.net/Jennabates/how-to-write-a-literary-analysis-essay
This presentation can become the first step in writing your Literary analysis essay. In addition to this, please read the article https://essay-academy.com/account/blog/literary-analysis-essay
A powerpoint guiding students through the IB English written commentary. Original content by Brent Rohol of Sprucecreek HS. Current design by Michelle Alspaugh, Mt. Vernon HS. Photos taken from www.flikr.com
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A step by step interactive powerpoint that shows the 10th grade English student how to write a basic character analysis essay of Okonkwo in Things Fall Apart. (Note: you have to download in order for the buttons on the slides to work)
A powerpoint guiding students through the IB English written commentary. Original content by Brent Rohol of Sprucecreek HS. Current design by Michelle Alspaugh, Mt. Vernon HS. Photos taken from www.flikr.com
In it there are complete definitions of four types of essays. Anyone can easily get the definitions from this document.
I hope you can get better and easy information from here.
thank you..
A step by step interactive powerpoint that shows the 10th grade English student how to write a basic character analysis essay of Okonkwo in Things Fall Apart. (Note: you have to download in order for the buttons on the slides to work)
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riting About Literature
Generally, the essays you write in literature courses attempt to answer interesting questions about works of literature. These questions are interesting for at least two reasons: a) their answers are not obvious, and b) their answers (or at least the attempt to answer them) can enrich other readers’ understanding and experience of those works of literature. Often works of literature seem to be intentionally posing these questions to us; they require us to do some work to get them to work.
Readers have asked many different types of questions of works of literature, for example:
What did the author want to communicate in this work?
What does the work reveal about the author’s feelings, opinions, or psychology?
What does the work reveal about the society in which it was written?
What can we learn from this work about the issues or topics it deals with?
What motivates the characters in the work to behave as they do?
How are literary devices used in the work?
How does the work create emotional or intellectual experiences for its readers?
Is this work good or bad?
Is this work good or bad for its readers?
Some of these questions require information from outside the text itself; for example, to argue that a work reveals a writer’s psychological condition, it would be helpful to have some other evidence of that condition to corroborate your interpretation of the work of literature. Some of these questions ask about the world outside the work—about the author, his/her society, or our own society, for example—while others try to focus more on the features of the work itself.
Analyses which try to make statements about the work itself
is often called
formalist
criticism: it attends more to the structures and strategies employed in the work. Ultimately, such arguments generally do try to move beyond the work, to claim, for instance, that it is likely to create certain effects in its readers, or that readers will understand the writer’s intent more clearly if they pay attention to its formal characteristic.
In LIT 100, we are going to be paying attention primarily to these formal features of literary works. In fiction, some of these features include tone, point of view, setting, character, etc. We will be paying less attention to extra-textual features, such as the author’s biography or the historical contexts in which the literature was produced and/or read; these elements are not less important than formal features, but they naturally vary greatly from one work to another and often require in-depth study to truly appreciate. To understand how Shakespeare’s social situation in London in the 1590s might have been reflected in his plays would require a whole course in Elizabethan history. On the other hand, the formal features we will be studying in this course can be found in literature of all eras and genres, though they may often be used to different effect by different writers at different times. Almost all fict.
Short Story Critical Paper Assignment Page count 3-4.docxAASTHA76
Short Story Critical Paper Assignment
Page count
: 3-4 pages
Format:
MLA, double-spaced, 12-point font
Required sources
: The short stories we’ve read to date
Now that we have nearly completed the short fiction unit of this course, it’s time to get to work on your critical papers.
The goal of a “lens analysis” essay or critical paper is
not
to simply compare and contrast two or three works of literature, but to put them in conversation with one another. We aren’t necessarily interested in how two or three particular stories contrast (because
every
story is different in a myriad of ways). We’re interested in looking at the ways the stories and their writers illuminate one another, how elements of craft and author intention are evident across multiple works of literature, and we’re interested in seeing how these elements of craft work to create different effects and create meaning in many works of literature.
Start your paper by formulating a two or three-sentence thesis statement or
argument
. You must then pull no less than
two quotes
from each story or text, passages of the story that serve as evidence to your thesis/argument.
You may choose one of the following essay topics (or another idea altogether) to address in your paper:
Character:
Choose protagonists (main characters) from two or three of the stories we’ve read. What does the protagonist most want? Make an argument. Who or what is in his/her way (antagonist)? Why is this a source of conflict or tension for him/her? What is the crisis? How does the climax or ending give you more insight into the meaning of the character’s desires and the overall theme(s) of the story? How do those desires change throughout the story?
Detail & Description and Imagery:
What sensory details make the world of the characters in these stories come alive? How is description working to affect meaning? What does the imagery add to the sensory in terms of emotional associations it brings to the text? Does the image recur (i.e. “the things they carried”)? If so, how does this repetition work to create meaning or enhance theme? Do you notice any
objective correlatives, metaphors
or examples of
personification
that enhance or affect meaning? Pick two different passages in each story you choose, and discuss how the writer’s choice of details and imagery helps characterize a place or a person, suggesting something that goes unstated (subtext) in the themes.
Subtext:
What goes unsaid in the dialogue and how does the writer give us hints to this subtext? Choose
at least
two passages of description of action or dialogue from two different stories and “read between the lines.” How are character gestures, imagery and/or metaphor working to help you “read between the lines” or uncover the subtext and Hemingway’s
Iceberg Theory.
What do you think is the purpose of subtext? What effect does subtext have on the reader?
Point of View and Voice:
How does the author’s use of sty.
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riting About Literature
Generally, the essays you write in literature courses attempt to answer interesting questions about works of literature. These questions are interesting for at least two reasons: a) their answers are not obvious, and b) their answers (or at least the attempt to answer them) can enrich other readers’ understanding and experience of those works of literature. Often works of literature seem to be intentionally posing these questions to us; they require us to do some work to get them to work.
Readers have asked many different types of questions of works of literature, for example:
· What did the author want to communicate in this work?
· What does the work reveal about the author’s feelings, opinions, or psychology?
· What does the work reveal about the society in which it was written?
· What can we learn from this work about the issues or topics it deals with?
· What motivates the characters in the work to behave as they do?
· How are literary devices used in the work?
· How does the work create emotional or intellectual experiences for its readers?
· Is this work good or bad?
· Is this work good or bad for its readers?
Some of these questions require information from outside the text itself; for example, to argue that a work reveals a writer’s psychological condition, it would be helpful to have some other evidence of that condition to corroborate your interpretation of the work of literature. Some of these questions ask about the world outside the work—about the author, his/her society, or our own society, for example—while others try to focus more on the features of the work itself. Analyses which try to make statements about the work itself is often calledformalist criticism: it attends more to the structures and strategies employed in the work. Ultimately, such arguments generally do try to move beyond the work, to claim, for instance, that it is likely to create certain effects in its readers, or that readers will understand the writer’s intent more clearly if they pay attention to its formal characteristic.
In LIT 100, we are going to be paying attention primarily to these formal features of literary works. In fiction, some of these features include tone, point of view, setting, character, etc. We will be paying less attention to extra-textual features, such as the author’s biography or the historical contexts in which the literature was produced and/or read; these elements are not less important than formal features, but they naturally vary greatly from one work to another and often require in-depth study to truly appreciate. To understand how Shakespeare’s social situation in London in the 1590s might have been reflected in his plays would require a whole course in Elizabethan history. On the other hand, the formal features we will be studying in this course can be found in literature of all eras and genres, though they may often be used to different effect by different writers at different times. A ...
Dr. C. Carney
Essay # 2: Literary Analysis of a Short Story with Light Research
This assignment requires you to
analyze a work of fiction from my list of options (see link on Canvas assignment page). This essay requires you to
develop a focused and opinioned thesis about the story, as this assignment is not asking you to write a mere “book report” which is only a re-telling of the story. It also requires you to
find and use three sources to support your ideas:
one source that needs to be from a peer-reviewed, scholarly journal in literature that pertains to the story and/or the author (this source must be obtained through the HCC library databases) AND another source (website preferably) that DOES NOT pertain directly to the story nor to the author, but rather to
the theme presented in your thesis statement and discussed throughout your essay (you cannot pursue this second source until you’ve established your thesis and know what “angle” you are pursuing) AND a third source that is entirely your choice.
I. The Purpose of a Literary Analysis:
A literary analysis is not merely a summary of a literary work. This kind of analysis analysis, like any analysis, is just that:
ANALYTICAL! It is intended to reveal and/or explain meaning. Thus, the assumption is that meaning exists, and it is the job of a (close/active) reader to ferret it out and offer a response to it!
Far from being a mere summary, it is an argument, essentially, about the work that expresses the essay writer’s personal perspective, interpretation, judgment, or critical evaluation. This is accomplished by examining the literary devices, word choices, or writing structures the author uses within the work first, followed by a critical analysis of content. Another purpose of a literary analysis is to demonstrate why the author used specific ideas, word choices, or writing structures to convey his or her message.
II. How to Create a Literary Analysis:
1. Select (and ideally
print) one of the stories listed on my Learning Web page (linked on the Canvas assignment page for this essay assignment). The stories listed here are the only acceptable stories for this assignment, and they are all in full text so there’s no need to find them elsewhere.
2. Read the text closely at least a couple of times. Focus on the ideas that are being presented. Think about the characters’ development and the author’s writing technique. What might be considered interesting, unusual, or important?
3. Brainstorm a list of potential topics. Highlight important passages in the text and take notes on these passages. Think of the ideas/concepts that strike you as you read. Later, when writing the paper, these notes should help a writer to .
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Essays hold a special place in the realm of written expression. They serve as a platform for delving into a specific subject, exploring its nuances, and conveying insights. In the context of English class, essays serve as a tool to showcase your comprehension and analysis of studied texts. These compositions involve identifying, dissecting, and forming conclusions about the components that shape the text, ultimately influencing the reader's response.
The scope of essays is expansive, covering a wide range of texts such as novels, short stories, movies, documentaries, and graphic novels. Each essay provides an opportunity to engage deeply with the material and share your unique perspective.
When crafting analytical essays, the primary objective is to construct an argument that responds to a specific question or presents an interpretation of the studied text. This process entails more than just summarizing the content; it involves a meticulous examination of the text's features and an astute analysis of their impact on the reader's perception.
Let's embark on a journey through the key steps that comprise the essay-writing process, along with some insightful tips to guide you in planning, drafting, and producing essays during your secondary school years.
Introduction: Setting the Stage
The introduction of an essay serves as its foundation, capturing the reader's attention and laying out the trajectory of your argument. It is your opportunity to establish the context, introduce the text you will be discussing, and provide a clear roadmap for what lies ahead. A well-crafted introduction should contain:
A brief overview of the text or topic you will be analyzing.
The central thesis or argument that your essay will revolve around.
A hint at the key points you will address in the body of the essay.
Remember, an engaging introduction sets the tone for your essay and entices the reader to delve further into your analysis.
Body: In-Depth Exploration
The body of your essay serves as the core where your analysis unfolds. Each paragraph within the body focuses on a distinct aspect of your argument, supporting it with evidence from the text. To structure your body effectively:
Devote each paragraph to a single point or theme.
Begin with a topic sentence that introduces the focus of the paragraph.
Provide evidence from the text to support your point, including direct quotes or paraphrases.
Offer insightful analysis of the evidence, explaining its significance in relation to your argument.
Connect each point back to your thesis, demonstrating how they collectively reinforce your overarching message.
A cohesive and organized body strengthens the coherence of your essay, ensuring that your analysis is structured and logical.
Conclusion: Culmination and Reflection
The conclusion is your opportunity to tie together the threads of your analysis and leave a lasting
Possible writing-prompts-for-literary-analysis-msk
1. Writing Prompts for Literary Analysis
Choose one of the following prompts and compose a five paragraph essay based on the summer
reading novel.
1. One of the most revealing types of conflict occurs when a character’s inner
struggles are resolved at great personal price. Often, the character learns a lesson,
but too late to help himself or another character. Explain how, in the work that
you read, a character struggles but fails to learn a lesson in time, and thus, serves
as an example for the reader. In your essay, focus on the conflict within the
character. Be sure to include the price paid as part of the resolution and the lesson
to be learned.
2. Often in literary works, authors choose a physical object which takes on a special
significance in the work and becomes a symbol of something beyond itself. Show
how, in the work that you read, the author uses a symbol to convey an important
meaning. In your essay, focus on the symbol and what it symbolizes. Be sure to
discuss how the author uses it to convey a message to readers. You may choose
three important symbols from the novel, or you may choose to elaborate on one
symbol in all three body paragraphs.
3. Authors often use descriptive details to develop a setting for several purposes. In
an essay, explain how the setting of your book related to events from the plot,
related to characters, or built suspense. You may write one body paragraph about
each aspect of setting, or you may chose to elaborate on one particular aspect
(plot, character, suspense) in all three body paragraphs.
2. 4. What is the theme of the novel? In your introduction, state the theme of the novel.
In your thesis, explain how the theme is developed. In your body paragraphs,
give specific examples of scenes from the novel in which the author developed
the theme.
5. Discuss the author’s use of figurative language. Identify three examples of
figurative language from the novel. Why did the author use these examples?
What impact does the figurative language have on characterization, description of
setting, mood, foreshadowing, theme, or the novel overall? In your essay, use a
different example in each body paragraph. Be sure to explain the significance of
each use of figurative language.