Thematic Paragraph
This universal message should be included in which sentence of your Thematic paragraph (Paragraph 1)?
Topic Sentence
This topic sentence requires the writer to include this key detail that shows how the author utilizes this particular tool to discuss/highlight the theme in the 2nd paragraph of a Literary Analysis Task 3 Written Response.
Literary device/Literary element
(Ex. characterization, Internal (character vs. self) and External Conflict (Character vs character, character vs. society...)
This is the information you put in the 2nd sentence of your thematic paragraph directly after mentioning your central idea (theme).
Briefly explain your central idea (thematic statement).
"This theme is crucial to discuss because..."
This 2nd sentence can come after identifying a literary elelement.
define the literary element.
This is the sentence where you provide information about the first piece of evidence.
Background info (Context) sentence for Quote 1.
This is the information you put in the 3rd sentence of your literary element paragraph directly after identifying your literary element in the first sentence where you provide details about a specific character or section.
Background information/Context
This sentence follows the context for quote 1.
Quote #1
Place this after providing context.
Insert Quote 1
This is the information I need to include after Quote 1
Analysis:
Steps for analysis:
1) What is the quote saying?
2) Discuss a specific detail from the quote, maybe a word/phrase or data (if that kind of info is available). Explain why this information is important.
3) Explain how this information supports your topic sentence (central idea/thematic statement.
Include this information after quote 1
Analysis:
1) Explain the quote in your own words.
2) Focus on individual words or phrases that help you support your theme.
3) Make an inference based on your claim.
4) Describe the literary device that is used in the quote and HOW it supports the claim.