Literary Analysis- short story unit

final test (80% grade)

Overview of the Assignment

1. Choose 1 short story to analyze2. Write a 4 paragraph Literary

Analysis3. All students must analyze

theme4. You will select a 2nd literary

element to analyze

How to Organize your paper1st Paragraph: IVF topic sentence, plot summary with literary elements mentioned, thesis statement2nd paragraph: theme analysis3rd paragraph: Literary Element analysis4th paragraph: Reflective conclusion

Literary Elements that you could analyze

1. Characterization: direct/indirect static/dynamic2. Setting: Identify as integral and

explain how it adds to the story3. Point of View: Identify which type

was used and how if effected the story

4. Plot: main conflict, climax, and irony if applicable

Begin your Plot Summary

1. Draw your IVF Summary Organizer

2. Choose your story – I (identify)

3. Write your IVF sentence4. Complete the bulleted list of

main events5. Add literary elements

Literary Elements that must be included in your summary

ProtagonistAntagonist

SettingRising action

ClimaxFalling action

Resolution