Literary Analysis Review

Which is the strongest lead in for a quote?

• Atticus says to Dill, "'Why do you want Mr. Radley to come out?' Dill said, 'We thought he might enjoy us'" (Lee 49).

• Atticus questions the kids about why they want Mr. Radley to come out, "'Why do you want Mr. Radley to come out?' Dill said, 'We thought he might enjoy us'" (Lee 49).

• After Atticus catches the kids trying to lure Boo Radley out of his house, he questions them asking, "'Why do you want Mr. Radley to come out?' Dill said, 'We thought he might enjoy us'" (Lee 49).

How many sentences of commentary should you (almost) always have?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Your first sentence of commentary should

• Analyze the quote

• Interpret the meaning of the book

• Directly answer the prompt

The MOST important question to ask yourself after writing a paragraph is...

• "Have I completely and clearly answered the prompt?"

• "Am I summarizing the novel well enough?"

• "Am I forgetting anything?"

• "Am I hungry right now?"

Which of the following in-text citations is correct?

• "'Stop tormenting that man. That goes for the other two of you.'" (Lee 49).

• "'Stop tormenting that man. That goes for the other two of you'" (Lee, 49).

• "'Stop tormenting that man. That goes for the other two of you'" (Lee 49).

• "'Stop tormenting that man. That goes for the other two of you.'" (Lee PG 49)

Your second sentence of commentary should

• Analyze the quote

• Interpret the meaning of the book

• Directly answer the prompt

Your concluding sentence should

• Leave the reader with a new idea to think about

• Restate the topic sentence in new words

• Summarize the plot of the novel

When reading of literary analysis essay, you should focus on everything EXCEPT:

• author's word choice (diction)

• character thoughts and actions

• theme

• if the stories were good or boring

Literary Analysis Essays are how many paragraphs?

• 3

• 1

• 4/5

• 6

what IS NOT a question to ask while reading for literary analysis?

• Are there symbols?

• Are there literary devices

• Is there a common theme/message?

• Do you like the book