Essay #2 – Literary Analysis
Assignment:
For your second essay in this class, create and support an argument about a piece of literature.
For this assignment, analyze either poetry or prose.
You get to choose the book you want to do the literary analysis on.
Specifics: 3-4 pages, double spaced, 1” margins, 12 pt font, Times New Roman
When writing this essay, you’ll have more tools at your disposal to use, such as imagery, language, theme, characterization, etc. Rhetorical concepts such as ethos, pathos, logos may also help you formulate an argument about a piece of literature.
Here are a few questions to consider about analyzing a piece of literature:
What is this story/poem about?
What are some of the noticeable features? (tone, diction, theme, imagery, etc.)
What is the main point/argument you want to make about the piece?
What are some examples from the piece that will support your argument?
