Summary vs Analysis Persepolis

Tells the reader how an event in the text is related to a larger issue, and uses the text to convince the reader to believe or agree with a certain point.

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Will not contain any of the writer's original thoughts or ideas.

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Explaining why or how a piece of the text is significant.

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Which of the following best explains how the author uses the plot events of the Iran-Iraq war to develop the complex characters of members of Iranian society? (Look back at the story if needed)

• Iranians are too scared to help each other, reflecting a fearful society.

• Iranians are inclined to hide, reflecting the damages of war.

• The taxi driver calling for his money reflects Iran’s poverty.

• Iranians have differing responses to war, reflecting the society at a human level.

How do the parallel plots of Marji’s childhood, her friend Neda’s life, and the Iran-Iraq War build to a climax, or high point of emotion, on this page?

• The last panel, where we see nothing, creates a feeling of hopelessness that is the climax of the scene on this page.

• The third panel, where we see Marji’s realization of the effects of war, is the climax of the scene on this page.

• The fourth panel, where we see Marji’s covering her eyes to avoid the truth, is the climax of the scene on this page.

• The second panel, where Marji’s mother pulls her away, is the climax of the scene on this page.

What does the illustration of the Baba-Levys’ house add to the text description of the destruction?

• The illustration helps us understand that the destruction of the building is not as bad as the words make it sound.

• The words say that the house was “completely destroyed,” but the image helps us see just how bad the destruction was.

• Even though the text says the building was “completely destroyed,” the illustration gives us hope that the Baba-Levys are alive.

• The illustration does not add to the description.

What is the primary difference between a summary and an analysis of 'Persepolis'?

• A) A summary retells the story, while an analysis interprets its meaning.

• B) A summary provides an opinion, while an analysis lists events.

• C) A summary is longer than an analysis.

• D) A summary includes character analysis, while an analysis does not.

Which of the following is a characteristic of a summary?

• A) It includes personal opinions.

• B) It focuses on the main events of the story.

• C) It provides a detailed critique.

• D) It analyzes the author's writing style.

In the context of 'Persepolis', what does an analysis typically involve?

• A) Listing all characters.

• B) Describing the plot in detail.

• C) Examining themes and symbols.

• D) Summarizing each chapter.