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Mastering the Art of Literary Analysis: A Comprehensive Writing Guide

This guide provides aspiring writers with essential techniques for crafting compelling literary analyses. It outlines key components, including how to structure a thesis, articulate arguments, and incorporate quotes effectively. The guide emphasizes the importance of transitional statements, clarity of expression, and formal tone, while presenting strategies for combining plot analysis with thematic connections. Perfect for students and educators alike, this resource promotes critical thinking and refined writing skills essential for success in literature studies.

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Mastering the Art of Literary Analysis: A Comprehensive Writing Guide

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  1. Henry’s Handy Dandy Guide to Writing A Checklist

  2. Higher Order Concerns:

  3. Intro Provides 1. background info 2. Author and title 3. Hook (personal pronouns allowed) 4. Thesis (last sent.)

  4. Thesis • Last sentence of your intro • Arguable • Answers the “so what?” • Never a question!

  5. Body Paragraphs • Start with a transition statement • Provides plot details, explained (don’t assume reader knows) • Plot is analyzed to explain how it proves the thesis • Quotes are used and then analyzed to support thesis.

  6. Transition Statements • 1st sentence of each body paragraph • Introduces focus of that paragraph (tells reader what to expect) • Mentions plot that will be covered in a general way, but also how that plot connects to thesis.

  7. Quotes • Use proper citation • Use to support argument, NOT PROVE PLOT • Not 1st or last sentence • Not in intro or conclusion • Must be analyzed (explain how they help support your thesis. • Try to make them flow with your own language (properly framed/context)

  8. Conclusion • Restates thesis in different words • Sums up what you proved • Leaves reader with something to think about (wider implications of your argument, a rhetorical ques., etc…) • No new info • Avoid “In conclusion”

  9. Organization • Chronological or Important Examples (strongest first) • Each body paragraph=one central idea • One sentence’s idea logically leads to the next • Use transitional devices (lang) Ex: A later example, Further, Also, etc..

  10. Formal Tone No: 1. personal pronouns (you, I, we, our) 2. contractions (can’t, won’t don’t, etc..) 3. shortened words (cause, til) 4. colloquial language (weird, stupid, etc..)

  11. Lower Order Concerns

  12. Mechanics • Check grammar/spelling • Language is clear and concise. Avoid wordiness, vagueness, awkward phrasings • Use stylistic flourishes with extreme caution (alliteration, extended metaphor, semicolons) • Subject/verb agreement • Check your use of “s:” plural or posessive? • Check pronouns for unclear references. What is “it,” “this,” “that,” “them”

  13. Writing Conventions • Avoid sexist language. He/she, His/her Ex: If one was to run into a monster hiding under the bed, he/she would certainly run. 2. Write out numbers ten and below 3. Avoid repetition of words 4. Provide an interesting title that comes from your topic 5. Voice: who are you? 6. Don’t mention chapters. Treat story as a narrative. 7. No “very,” “extremely,” or “really” 8. Write about lit in the present tense

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