1. Character analyses for protagonist and antagonist: prove each!
  2. flat/round
  3. static/dynamic
  4. internal / external conflicts
  5. dominant traits
  6. significant actions
  7. personal relationships
  1. a comparison / contrast of related characters
  2. protagonist and antagonist to foils – why foils?
  3. what archetypes are used and why?
  1. Characters that are stereotypes and stock characters.
  2. List the characters with the stereotypes
  3. why used– how do they affect plot, characters, theme, style
  1. a discussion of the role(s) played by minor character(s)
  2. which minor characters affect the theme, plot, majors, style
  3. how do the affect those areas?
  1. Analyze elements of plot (exposition, narrative hook, rising action, climax / turning point, falling action, resolution) and plot patterns
  1. Analyze the effect of the author's chosen point of view / perspective. Remember that perspective affects the narration. How does it affect it?
  1. Analysis of the effect of setting -- time, place, circumstances
  2. How does the time period affect the theme/language/characters/plot
  3. How does the place affect the theme/language/characters/plot
  4. How do the circumstances affect the theme/language/characters/plot
  1. Explain at least 10 examples of symbolism. How does this symbol affect the reader’s view of characters and plot. Write the page numbers where found.
  1. Chose one overall theme and prove that it fits using three or more characters, events, and language. This is point/proof/purpose.
  1. What the significance of the title in relation to plot, characters, theme.
  1. Vocabulary: list and explain new or vivid words in relation to events and characters. Write the page numbers. May be used on vocab quizzes
  1. Irony: find at least 10 examples. Write the page number where found
  2. State the type of irony.
  3. Why it is employed based on characters and plot.
  1. Find and EXPLAIN at least 10 tropes. How do they help describe a character or event.Write the trope and page number.
  1. Find and EXPLAIN at least 5 examples of connotation.Write the word and page number with the explanation.
  1. List examples of meaningful imagery and how the example affects the characters and plot. Write the page number.
  1. State a tone for the entire novel and EXPLAIN why it fits using characters, language, and plot
  1. cultural/social/historical events that occurred during the time period of the story and/or author that would affect the situation, characters, setting.
  1. Current work that compares to this and why.
  1. an explanation of problems you had in understanding the story with answers at the end.
  1. State your opinion of the story with support from the text. Use characters, language, imagery, irony, and events to prove your point. This is a point-proof-purpose paragraph with at least five pieces of proof.

Response Journal – this is in your voice. Once written, you will use the information to analyze the story.

It might be easier to use a spiral notebook or binder, but it is your choice.