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Format For Literary Analysis and Review
Format For Literary Analysis and Review
Performance Task
I. COVER PAGE
Title of your presentation
e.g. "Literary Analysis of [Text]"
Group name/ number / Members of the group
Date
II. INTRODUCTION
Short background about the following:
o Author
o Book/ Literature (Title and publication date)
State the main purpose of your analysis
III. LITERARY
ELEMENTS
Discuss about the elements of prose:
o Summary of the story
o Point-of-View
o Characters
o Setting
o Theme
Mention the significance of analyzing these
elements
IV. THESIS STATEMENT
Present your thesis statement, what is the main
argument or claim of your analysis.
Why did you choose to analyze the literature that
you chose.
Make it concise and clear
VI. CHARACTER
ANALYSIS
Discuss the main characters in the text
Explore their traits, development, and
significance to the story
Include quotations and images to support your analysis
VII. THEME ANALYSIS
Examine the major and sub themes of the text
Provide examples and quotations that highlight
these themes
Discuss the author's message or commentary on
these themes
VIII. Writing Style and Literary
Devices
Discuss the author's writing style (e.g., tone,
diction, imagery)
Analyze any literary devices used (e.g., metaphor,
simile, foreshadowing)
Provide examples and explain their effects
IX. RECEPTION
Mention how the text has been received by
critics or other readers
Discuss any controversies or debates surrounding
the text
X. CONCLUSION
Summarize your main points and restate your
thesis
Offer your final insights or interpretations
Encourage further discussion or reflection
XI. REFERENCES
List any sources or references you used for your
analysis