English I Homework

Follow the instructions to this assignment carefully. It is important that you complete this assignment to practice your written literary analysis and prepare for future assignments. (60 points)

Honors

On loose-leaf paper, or typed-written, compose a short writing sample (or at least two paragraphs containing a minimum of five sentences each) that analyzes the use of symbols in the short story. Your analysis must include the following:

A thesis statement that describes generally the importance of symbols in the story (in other words, why does the author use them?)

Find three important symbols in the story. You must identify the symbol and quote the text. You must then explain what broader idea or experience the symbol represents. Finally, you must discuss how this symbol fits into the theme or lesson of the story

When composing your analysis, you may find the following example sentences helpful:

The author uses the ………………….. as a representation of …………………….

Through the symbol of the ……………………….the author expresses that……………

With the image of the ………………….the author forwards the notion that………..

You may consider the following synonyms for “symbolize” in your composition:

Signify

Connote

Express

Represent

Demonstrate

Embody

Vocabulary

Disperse-break up and spread out

Flustered-nervous

Bawling - crying

Enviable- worthy of jealousy

Frivolous – silly and unimportant

Libations - drinks

Gaunt - thin

Inert- motionless

Stubble-outgrowth of facial hair

Obstinate - stubborn

Bustle –v – move about hastily

Aromatic – having a strong and distinct smell (positive)

Evocative - bringing forth emotions

Haphazardly-done in a random fashion without plan

Clinically – resembling a sterile environment such as a hospital

Translucent - opaque

Stark – very plain and austere

Meticulous – paying careful attention to detail

Vulnerable - weak

Taint - to spoil or contaminate or a trace of contamination

Core

English I Homework

Follow the instructions to this assignment carefully. It is important that you complete this assignment to practice your written literary analysis and prepare for future assignments. Use loose-leaf paper, or you may type for a total of 100 points.

  1. Compose ten vocabulary sentences using any ten words from this lesson (see other side).
  2. Create a plan for an essay using the chart below. The outline must include the main theme of the story as well as the three symbols you will choose. You should identify a specific quote from the story for each symbol and the more abstract idea the symbol represents.

Title

  1. INTRODUCTION
  1. Story title and author
  2. Premise of story
  3. Important themes in the work
  4. Use of symbols to portray themes
  1. BODY 1
  1. Introduction of first symbol
  2. Quote that includes use of symbol
  3. Explanation of what the symbol represents
  4. Connection of symbol to theme(s) of the story
  1. BODY 2
  1. Introduction of second symbol
  2. Quote that includes use of symbol
  3. Explanation of what the symbol represents
  4. Connection of symbol to theme(s) of the story
  1. BODY 3
  1. Introduction of third symbol
  2. Quote that includes use of symbol
  3. Explanation of what the symbol represents
  4. Connection of symbol to theme(s) of the story
  1. CONCLUSION
  1. Summary if symbols and themes
  2. Contemporary relevance of work
  3. Wider statement showing your perspective (prediction, warning, vivid image, question, quote , etc. )

Vocabulary

Disperse-break up and spread out

Flustered-nervous

Bawling - crying

Enviable- worthy of jealousy

Frivolous – silly and unimportant

Libations - drinks

Gaunt - thin

Inert- motionless

Stubble-outgrowth of facial hair

Obstinate - stubborn

Bustle –v – move about hastily

Aromatic – having a strong and distinct smell (positive)

Evocative - bringing forth emotions

Haphazardly-done in a random fashion without plan

Clinically – resembling a sterile environment such as a hospital

Translucent - opaque

Stark – very plain and austere

Meticulous – paying careful attention to detail

Vulnerable - weak

Taint - to spoil or contaminate or a trace of contamination