Analyzing Writer's Effect in Literature

What is the first step in the four-step approach to analyze a writer's effect?

• EVIDENCE

• EXPLANATION

• ANALYSIS

• ZOOM IN

What should you focus on in the ZOOM IN step?

• Individual words within phrases

• Overall themes

• Literary devices

• Imagery

What does the evidence 'too organic, too lumpy' suggest in the example analysis?

• The object has an uneven, soft-edged shape.

• The object is mechanical.

• The object is alive.

• The object is hard to identify.

What is the emotional response evoked by the phrase 'swaying, swaying up the street'?

• Intrigue

• Confusion

• Boredom

• Excitement

What should you do to support your points when analyzing a text?

• Use direct quotes from the text.

• Make assumptions.

• Avoid using quotes.

• Focus on personal opinions.

What is the main purpose of analyzing specific words in a text?

• To uncover subtle meanings.

• To summarize the text.

• To memorize the text.

• To ignore the text.

What should you do with unfamiliar vocabulary when explaining evidence?

• Define it.

• Ignore it.

• Use it in a different context.

• Replace it with simpler words.

What is the effect of the repetition in the phrase 'swaying, swaying up the street'?

• It mimics the hypnotic sway.

• It creates confusion.

• It emphasizes the end of the sentence.

• It distracts the reader.

What should you link your analysis back to?

• The overall impression or theme created by the writer.

• Your personal feelings.

• The length of the text.

• The author's biography.