Multi-Theme Claims
This makes a claim multi-theme instead of a summary.
What is explaining how two themes interact?
This is an example of summary, not evidence.
What is retelling what happens in the plot?
This term describes how literary devices carry meaning.
What is a vehicle for theme?
This focuses on what happened.
What is summary?
This score level relies mostly on plot summary.
What is Level 1?
These two themes are most clearly woven together in My Forbidden Face.
What are fear and resistance?
This makes a quote strong evidence.
What is showing an internal shift or revealing theme?
In Latifa, repetition of silence and fear is an example of this device.
What is a motif?
This focuses on why it matters.
What is analysis?
This level clearly explains how two themes work together.
What is Level 4 or 5?
This weakens a claim the most.
What is removing the explanation of how the themes interact?
“Silence was safer than speech” is strong because it does this.
What is directly connects to theme?
This device is used when silence represents control and survival.
What is symbolism?
“This reveals that resistance exists alongside fear” is an example of this.
What is analysis of theme interaction?
This is missing if two themes are named but not connected.
What is theme interaction (synergy or tension)?
This part of a paragraph usually appears first and guides the analysis.
What is the claim?
This is why plot summary hurts multi-theme analysis.
What is that it replaces explanation of meaning?
Why literary devices matter in analysis.
What is that they show how themes are developed, not just stated?
This word (or words) often signals analytical thinking within writing.
What is “reveals,” “suggests,” or “demonstrates”?
This is why a paragraph scores high even if it’s short.
What is strong analysis and precise evidence?
This word often signals theme interaction in strong analytical claims.
What is “reveals,” “suggests,” or “demonstrates”?
This kind of evidence is stronger than describing actions alone.
What are a character’s thoughts, reflections, or internal conflict?
This device is strongest when it reveals psychological or emotional change.
What is imagery or diction?
This is the biggest difference between Level 2 and Level 4 responses.
What is explaining authorial choices and theme interaction vs summarizing?
The ultimate goal of multi-theme analysis.
What is explaining a complex truth about the human condition?