Guidelines for Preparation of English Literature Stories/Poems and Play.

Guidelines for Preparation of English Literature Stories/Poems and Plays.

I. Brief Background of the Author & Story/Poem/ Play

1. Brief information about the author

2. Time Written - Historical, Political and Cultural Background

3. Purpose of the Author - What the author wanted to convey through writing a literary work (Story/Poem)

4. Setting of the Story and Poem

5. Characters

II. Reading the Story/Poem- With annotations (writing key points for paragraphs and segments) and highlighting keywords that convey character traits, themes and literary devices- alliteration and similes.

III. Literary Analysis of Story and Poem.

1. Central idea

2. Themes

3. Message

4. Literary Devices - Alliteration, Similes and Metaphor

5. Character Analysis

6. Tone and Mood of the Work

7. Motifs (Added Element)

8. Title Justification & Significance along with an alternate title.

9. Narrative Perspective - 1st Person or third person narration.

10. Contemporary Relevance

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