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The World Of Literary Analysis

The World Of Literary Analysis. English 10 Honors. Analysis. To “analyze” something is to break it down into its parts to better understand it. In “literary analysis” you break a work of literature down into its parts and explain your observations of that analysis.

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The World Of Literary Analysis

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  1. The World Of Literary Analysis English 10 Honors

  2. Analysis • To “analyze” something is to break it down into its parts to better understand it. • In “literary analysis” you break a work of literature down into its parts and explain your observations of that analysis. • List what you might choose to analyze in a piece of literature . . .

  3. Introduction • ONE SENTENCE is NOT enough to serve as an introduction. • Items to consider for the introduction: • Brief plot summary • Description of your definition of a term – for example, if you are writing a paper about redemption, explain, using examples what you mean by that term.

  4. Introduction • You’ll also need to include your thesis. • Thesis statements can go either at the beginning of the introduction paragraph or the end – just make sure that its placement seems coherent with the rest of the paragraph

  5. Structures Specific to General General to Specific Which seems more logical?

  6. Structure

  7. Thesis • Your thesis statement will either: • Answer or respond to a prompted topic. OR . . . • Make a statement about what your analysis and observations have yielded.

  8. Thesis • Items to include in your thesis statement: • Title of novel • Author of novel • Topic (theme, prompt subject, etc) • Your observation of that topic • A preview of reasons

  9. Supporting the Thesis • Each body paragraph must begin and end with sentences that show its connection to the thesis • Beginning = topic sentence • Ending = clincher sentence

  10. Supporting the Thesis • Concrete details are vital to supporting your thesis – you have to show what gave you the idea you’re writing about • Use the following: • Directly quoted passages • Descriptions of events from the work • Commentary that demonstrates why the evidence you’re providing helps you make your point.

  11. REMEMBER, QUOTES . . . • Should never stand alone – don’t just plunk them into your essay – lead into them – use transitions! • Should never be left hanging – comment on them and their relation to the thesis! • Help you make a point – they do not make your point for you! • MUST be cited properly.

  12. Structure

  13. Conclusion • Remind readers of what you had planned to educate them about. • Explain why what you have written is important. • Show how the work of literature is still relevant.

  14. Structure

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