Literary Analysis Review

(1) Jake's self-confidence was legendary. Even in a power outage, in subzero cold, with snow and wind howling outside, he was calm and focused.(2) "You can't shake Jake," people said.
(3) For the ninth time, Jake finished rebuilding his emergency radio and tried it. Come on, squawk box,he thought.
(4) A voice suddenly crackled on the speaker. (5)Grinning, Jake pressed a button and spoke: "Greetings from sunny, tropical North Dakota!"
Which numbered section is an example of direct characterization?

• section 1
• section 2
• section 3
• section 4

the writer's opinion that they are trying to prove in an essay

• evidence
• response
• claim
• topic sentence

the textual support given in body paragraphs to prove the writer's point

• evidence
• response
• claim
• topic sentence

One pattern you can use to organize a body paragraph in a literature analysis paper is

• evidence, evidence, response
• claim, evidence, response
• response, evidence, claim
• response, response, evidence

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

What do introductory paragraphs need?

• hook, topic/background info, thesis
• hook, evidence, topic
• topic, claim, response
• hook, evidence, claim

A conclusion 

• can be short, but must be meaningful.
• should give new evidence to support the claim.
• should be at least 5 sentences.
• should grab the reader's attention.

What type of writing is a literary analysis essay?

• narrative
• descriptive
• expository
• argumentative

What is missing from the following claim?
Cisneros argues that children should not have to take responsibility for their siblings.

• WHAT and HOW
• WHY
• Nothing! It's proficient!

What is missing from the following claim?
Cisneros uses the colors in the text to affect the mood of the story.

• WHAT and HOW
• WHY
• Nothing! It's proficient!

What is missing from the following claim?
Cisneros uses imagery to argue that overlooked children are subject to overwhelming emotions.

• WHAT and HOW
• WHY
• Nothing! It's proficient!