How to analyze a short story Flashcards
1
Q
Step One
A
Identify and Interpret various literary elements used in the short story.
2
Q
Step Two
A
Analyze the effects the elements have upon the reader
3
Q
Step Three
A
Analyze the emotions felt during the reading
4
Q
What specifically should you analyze in a short story?
A
Setting, characterization, plot and structure, narrator and point of view, conflict, climax, theme, style
5
Q
Direct characterization
A
Think adjectives
6
Q
Indirect characterization
A
Think verbs
