Short Story

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Short Story

• Literary Analysis Paper

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Thesis Statement

• The thesis summarizes your ideas and expresses
  your main point.
• It should be the last sentence of your
  introduction.

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Thesis Statement

• Subject identifies the topic and limits that
  topic to something the writer intends to discuss.
• Predicate presents an attitude toward or an
  idea about the topic that the writer will
  demonstrate or prove.

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Formula

• A specific subject
• a specific condition, feeling, or stand
• an effective thesis statement

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Examples

• The author uses many literary elements to create
  an action packed and suspenseful plot.
• The authors use of symbolism, characterization,
  and similes create a unforgettable theme.

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How do I write one?

• The theme of___________________is shown through
  ________________,__________________,and
  _______________.

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Revise this

• The theme of The Scarlet Ibis is shown through
  characterization, foreshadowing, and conflicts.

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Here is the final thesis

• The author demonstrates the theme of The Scarlet
  Ibis through his use of characterization,
  foreshadowing, and conflict.