Book Review Flashcards
- a written literary criticism which gives readers a heads up about a certain book without spoiling its story.
- this is done by analyzing and describing the story.
BOOK REVIEW
- ___ of the book review includes information about a book like its title and author.
- gives the background of the story
INTRODUCTION
- It describe the attributes and emotions of the character in the story.
- It is the act of creating and describing characters in literature.
Characterization
also known as explicit characterization, consists of the author telling the audience what a character is like.
direct
is the process of revealing a character’s personality, traits, or motivations through their actions, thoughts, and dialogue, rather than through direct statements or descriptions by the author.
indirect
The character makes statements that imply or suggest something about themself, usually in dialogue.
SPEECH
The character thinks or feels in a way that reveals something about who they are
THOUGHTS
The ____ has on other characters says something about them.
- The reader sees how other characters react to them and follows their lead
EFFECT
The character’s own ____ demonstrate what kind of person they are.
- Most powerful form of indirect characterization but also one of the hardest to pull off because it’s more nuanced
ACTION
- Character’s appearance tells the reader something about them
LOOKS
- seeks to examine the way the introduction, the suspense, the climax, and the conclusion are written.
- It looks after the element of suspense that could keep the readers hooked.
PLOT
- This is the part when one tries to critique the artistic side of the book.
Art and Delivery
is the art and technique of arranging the letters to make a written language readable and beautiful.
Typography
- 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
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.
Book reviews
character that changes overtime
round character
no change
flat/static
summary of the story at the back of the book
synopsis
Analyze the author’s ____ and how it contributes to the overall tone and mood
of the book. Consider the use of language, dialogue, and narrative techniques.
WRITING STYLE
Evaluate how well the characters are developed throughout the book. Consider their
depth, complexity, and believability.
CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT
Identify the main themes 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
STEPS IN WRITING A BOOK REVIEW
IMPORTANT ( C W R S)
- Choose a book you want to review and read it thoroughly
- Write the book review based on the given parts. As you write, try to describe the book and express your thoughts about it.
- Reread and revise your book review. You may also ask a peer to do it for you for thorough reading.
- Share your book review with others. You may not know it, but your book review might be useful to others. You may post it online.
