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Title: How to write a Literary Analysis
Description: Provides helpful advice and examples to help you when writing a literary analysis of a book you would have read recently.
Description: Provides helpful advice and examples to help you when writing a literary analysis of a book you would have read recently.
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Literary Analysis Notes
Eric Mi
Step One: Brainstorm a list of thematic ideas
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Despite A, B happens, (C results)
Cause (A→B), Effect (B→C)
Compare, Contrast
Past, Present, Future
Problem/Cause, Effect, Solution
Historical/Emotional/Religious/Psychological/Economic Causes and Effects
Step Three: Write ST’s
A general statement about the human condition
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Each ST supports MT
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Devices
Irony
Symbolism
Metaphor
Tone
Characterization
Imagery
Setting
Allusion
Do Not Use These:
Diction/Syntax
Conflict
Allegory
Repetition
Dialogue
Satire
Plot
Foreshadowing
Step Five: Choose CD’s
Quotes
1) Direct Quote (“blah”)
2) Indirect Quote/Paraphrase
In both cases, make sure you include Lee and Page #
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device mentioned in your MT
3 Body Paragraphs, 2 CD’s Each
2 Body Paragraphs, 3 CD’s Each
6 Quotes/CD’s
Step Six: Outline ideas for COMM
+Interprets Lit
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Bad COMM
Step Seven: Write Body Paragraphs
Order the CD’s in chronological: Strongest, Weakest, 2nd Weakest
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Step Eight: Write the Intro
1
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Interprets simile
3
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Plot Summary Must be relevant, no more than 3 sentences
7
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Requirements for Essay:
Only put Author/Title once (in 3rd sentence)
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Title: How to write a Literary Analysis
Description: Provides helpful advice and examples to help you when writing a literary analysis of a book you would have read recently.
Description: Provides helpful advice and examples to help you when writing a literary analysis of a book you would have read recently.