Literary Analysis- short story unit final test (80% grade)

Overview of the Assignment Choose 1 short story to analyze Write a 4 paragraph Literary Analysis All students must analyze theme You will select a 2nd literary element to analyze

How to Organize your paper 1st Paragraph: IVF topic sentence, plot summary with literary elements mentioned, thesis statement 2nd paragraph: theme analysis 3rd paragraph: Literary Element analysis 4th paragraph: Reflective conclusion

Literary Elements that you could analyze Characterization: direct/indirect static/dynamic Setting: Identify as integral and explain how it adds to the story Point of View: Identify which type was used and how if effected the story Plot: main conflict, climax, and irony if applicable

Begin your Plot Summary Draw your IVF Summary Organizer Choose your story – I (identify) Write your IVF sentence Complete the bulleted list of main events Add literary elements

Literary Elements that must be included in your summary Protagonist Antagonist Setting Rising action Climax Falling action Resolution