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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.

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Literary Analysis Notes

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Eric Mi 

 
Step One: Brainstorm a list of thematic ideas
...
  
­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
...
 Each ST supports MT
...
 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 #
...
 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
...
 Bad COMM 
 
Step Seven: Write Body Paragraphs 
Order the CD’s in chronological: Strongest, Weakest, 2nd Weakest
...
  
 
Step Eight: Write the Intro 
1
...
Interprets simile  
3
...
 Plot Summary­ Must be relevant, no more than 3 sentences  
      7
...
 
 
Requirements for Essay:  
­Only put Author/Title once (in 3rd sentence) 
­MLA Format 
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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.