Describe the piece of literature in which the character belongs
Imagine that you could become an omniscient character in any of the pieces you have read and could change the plot somehow. Describe the piece of literature in which the character belongs, and how that character would alter the plot. Use details from the piece to note how the plot might change.
You should work on answering the question as it relates to the story. How you answer the initial question in the introduction will help you to develop your thesis. There is no need to include a summary of the story, as your instructor has read the stories; instead, focus on writing a reader-response essay. Review the following resource:
Reader-Response Criticism
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The following video provides a great introduction to writing a thesis for your literary analysis.
Thesis Statements: Four Steps to a Great Essay
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(4:30)
For each main point that you select, support that point with quotes from the story. Then, share your analysis of how and why the main point and evidence/quotes/examples fit together.
Be sure to refer to Module 0 should you have questions about developing an academic paragraph.
Remember that reader-response paragraphs are less formal than other types of academic writing. However, as we are working to master APA academic writing, do not use first-person point of view, so no “I” in these paragraphs or in the thesis. Instead, use objective third-person point of view.
For a successful critical thinking assignment, you must do the following:
Have a strong thesis statement that you craft after constructing your evidence-based paragraphs. View the following links for more information:
How to Write a Thesis Statement
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The Perfect Paragraph
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Use specific textual support from the text in the body of your paper.
Apply literary terms from Modules 1 and 2 to provide analysis and rationale for your assertions.
Include quotations with your close reading. This is important so you can work to analyze the author’s words and is an essential part of literary analysis.
Proofread for errors in spelling, grammar, and writing mechanics. Vary sentence structure and sentence length to add interest.
Writing Requirements
Should be 2-3 pages in length (not counting the title page and references page)
Minimum of two scholarly references in addition to the course textbook (The CSU-Global Library is a good place to find these references.)
Follow correct APA guidelines found in CSU-Global APA Style Guide
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with regard to the following:
Font style and size
Margins and spacing
References page (Cite primary and secondary sources.)
If you have questions about citing in APA, contact the CSU-Global Librarian at library@csuglobal.edu.
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Sections in Introduction to Literature
Introduction to Fiction
Elements of Literature
Reader-Response Criticism in Brief
Reader-Response Criticism
The Nature of Analysis
How to Analyze a Short Story
How to Analyze a Novel
Theme
Conflict
Characters and Characterization
Symbols in Literature
Writing an Introduction to a Literary Analysis Essay
Structure in Literary Essays
Distinguish Between Primary and Secondary Sources
Using Databases
Annenberg Learner. (2016). Plot development. Retrieved from https://www.learner.org/exhibits/literature/read/plot1.html
Chopin, K. (n.d.). Story of an hour. Retrieved from https://courses.lumenlearning.com/introliterature/chapter/the-story-of-an-hour-by-kate-chopin/ (Original work published 1894)
Faulkner, W. (2018). Barn burning. Retrieved fromhttp://faculty.weber.edu/jyoung/english 6710/barn burning.pdf (Original work published 1939)
Gillman, C. P. (2018). The yellow wallpaper. Retrieved fromhttp://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1952?msg=welcome_stranger (Original work published 1892)
Gunther, M. A. (2000) Critical analysis of literature: Making the connection between reading and writing. English Journal, 89(4), 85-88.
Joyce, J. (2001). The dead. In Dubliners. Retrieved from https://www.gutenberg.org/files/2814/2814-h/2814-h.htm#chap15 (Original work published 1914)
Lumen Learning. (n.d.) How to write a thesis statement. In Guide to writing. Retrieved from https://courses.lumenlearning.com/styleguide/chapter/how-to-write-a-thesis-statement/
Lumen Learning. (n.d.) The perfect paragraph. In Guide to writing. Retrieved from https://courses.lumenlearning.com/styleguide/chapter/the-perfect-paragraph/
Lumen Learning. (n.d.) The qualities of a good research question. In English composition II: Rhetorical methods–based. Retrieved from https://courses.lumenlearning.com/englishcomp2kscopexmaster/chapter/the-qualities-of-a-good-research-question/
Melville, H. (2018). Bartleby the scrivener. Retrieved from http://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/11231 (Original work published 1853)
60second Recap. (2014, November 4). Thesis statements: Four steps to a great essay [Video file]. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/9R0ivCaLtnY
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