Book Review Flashcards
Written literary criticism which gives readers heads up about a certain book without spoiling its story
Book review
this is done by analyzing and describing the story
Book Review
-summary of the story
-at the back of the book
Synopsis
It includes information about a book like its title and author
Introduction
gives the backround of the story where readers will be able to understand what the story is about and where it is headed
Introduction
-it describe the attributes and emotions of the characters in the story
Characterization
-act of creating and describing characters in literature
Characterization
Two types of characterization
Direct characterization
Indirect characterization
a narrator may give the information, or a character in the story may do it
direct characterization
known as explicit characterization, concist of the author telling the audience what a character is like
Direct characterization
process of revealing a characters personality, traits, or motivations through their actions, thoughts,and dialogue, rather than through direct statements or descriptions by the author
indirect characterization
the character makes statements that imply or suggest something abt themselves, usually in dialogue
Speech
the character thinks or feels in a way that reveals something about who they are
Thoughts
unlike speech, this observe only by the reader and the character them self
Thoughts
the reader sees how other characters react to them and follow their lead
Effect
a character has on other characters says something about them
Effect
-this is often the most powerful form of indirect characterization, but also oneof the hardest to pull off bcs it’s more nuanced
-characters own actions demonstrate what kind of person they are
Action
you can use it for both direct and indirect characterization
Looks
sometimes a characters appearance tells the reader something about them
Looks
the analysis of this, seeks to examine the way the introduction, the suspense, the climax, and the conclusion are written
Plot
It looks after the element of suspense that could keep the readers hooked
Plot
-identify the main this part of the book and analyze how they are developed throughout the story
-consider how the themes are expressed through the characters, plot, and setting
Themes
-design of the book
-consider how they contribute to the overall aesthetic and mood of the book
Artwork
-analyze how well the author delivers the story and conveys their message
-consider the use of symbolism, metaphor, and other literary devices
Delivery
-this is like a conclusion wherein final comments and overall critiques are expressed
-this is also where the book is rated based on the reviewer’s opinion and standards
Final verdict
STEPS IN WRITING A BOOK REVIEW
- Choose a book, read it thoroughly
- Write the book review, try to describe the book and express your thoughts about it.
- Reread and revise your book review. (You can also ask a peer to do it)
- Share your book review
save readers time, prepare them for what they will find and offer them a greater chance of connecting with a particular book, even before they read the first page
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