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Independent Novel Summary & Analysis

Dive into the author’s background, pivotal life moments, and themes of "The Silent Truth." Analyze syntax, diction, and the captivating storyline. Explore critical reviews and a brief summary of this intriguing novel.

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Independent Novel Summary & Analysis

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  1. Independent Novel Summary & Analysis English III

  2. A Choice Assignment • 75 points

  3. What to include in the presentation…

  4. Author’s background • Date of birth and birthplace • Pivotal moments in author’s life • Major influences on the author • Death • Image

  5. Book’s Cover • Place cover’s image here

  6. The Title • The importance of the title • The meaning of the title • Alternatives of the title (possibly the author’s)

  7. Novel’s Theme or Themes • What is/are the main theme(s) of your novel?

  8. Critical Reviews • Place five critical reviews here

  9. Novel’s Setting & Brief Summary • Time Period • Place • Duration of the setting • Genre • Plot & main characters • A teaser

  10. Timeline (if applicable) • Historically, what has happened around the time period of the book?

  11. Introductory Paragraph • Place introductory paragraph(s) here for analysis and discussion • Example from The Great Gatsby: • In my younger and more vulnerable years, my father gave me some advice that I’ve been turning over in my mind ever since.     “Whenever you feel like criticizing any one,” he told me, “just remember that all the people in this world haven’t had the advantages that you’ve had.”

  12. And…

  13. Representative Text • Embed novel’s exemplary text here for analysis. • Use text that comes later in the novel.

  14. Syntax & Diction • Analyze the writer’s style by looking at the following: • Sentence length • Sentence beginnings • Literary devices or terms (metaphors, similes, allusion, flashback, …) • Active and passive voice • Patterns • Inferences

  15. Syntax & Diction continued • Analyze the writer’s style by looking at the following: • Paragraphs • Point of view • Verb tense • Dialogue • Word choice • Connotation vs. denotation

  16. Answer 3 of the 7 • What did you like/ dislike about the story? • Name your favorite scene of the story and tell why. • How would you rewrite the ending? • If you could be a character in the story, who would you be? • What points in the book did you find interesting? • How does this book compare to another book that you have read? (Similarities or dissimilarities) • To whom would you recommend this book? Why?

  17. Works Cited • MLA format

  18. Questions?

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