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This presentation delves into the life of the author, including their background, pivotal life moments, and major influences. We examine the significance of the novel's title, its main themes, and offer a brief summary of the setting and characters. Critical reviews provide insights into the novel's reception. The analysis also covers the author's literary style, including syntax and diction, and poses critical reflection questions. Join us as we explore the depth of [Novel Title] and its impact on literature.
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Independent Novel Summary & Analysis English III
A Choice Assignment • 75 points
Author’s background • Date of birth and birthplace • Pivotal moments in author’s life • Major influences on the author • Death • Image
Book’s Cover • Place cover’s image here
The Title • The importance of the title • The meaning of the title • Alternatives of the title (possibly the author’s)
Novel’s Theme or Themes • What is/are the main theme(s) of your novel?
Critical Reviews • Place five critical reviews here
Novel’s Setting & Brief Summary • Time Period • Place • Duration of the setting • Genre • Plot & main characters • A teaser
Timeline (if applicable) • Historically, what has happened around the time period of the book?
Introductory Paragraph • Place introductory paragraph(s) here for analysis and discussion • Example from The Great Gatsby: • In my younger and more vulnerable years, my father gave me some advice that I’ve been turning over in my mind ever since. “Whenever you feel like criticizing any one,” he told me, “just remember that all the people in this world haven’t had the advantages that you’ve had.”
Representative Text • Embed novel’s exemplary text here for analysis. • Use text that comes later in the novel.
Syntax & Diction • Analyze the writer’s style by looking at the following: • Sentence length • Sentence beginnings • Literary devices or terms (metaphors, similes, allusion, flashback, …) • Active and passive voice • Patterns • Inferences
Syntax & Diction continued • Analyze the writer’s style by looking at the following: • Paragraphs • Point of view • Verb tense • Dialogue • Word choice • Connotation vs. denotation
Answer 3 of the 7 • What did you like/ dislike about the story? • Name your favorite scene of the story and tell why. • How would you rewrite the ending? • If you could be a character in the story, who would you be? • What points in the book did you find interesting? • How does this book compare to another book that you have read? (Similarities or dissimilarities) • To whom would you recommend this book? Why?
Works Cited • MLA format
