Literary Analysis Skills Flashcard

The proper format for citing a direct quote includes the quote followed by the author's last name and the page number in parentheses, e.g., “Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon” (Telgen, 84).

A run-on sentence can be corrected by using a semicolon or conjunction to separate independent clauses, e.g., "She picks it up; then, she gives it to Iago, who places it in Cassio’s room."

The two essential parts of a conclusion are to restate your argument and extend your argument.

A good summary sentence encapsulates the main idea of the paragraph, e.g., "Overall, the informal word choice helps to show the theme that anyone can achieve happiness."

A strong topic sentence for a comparative essay clearly states the comparison, e.g., "First, Anthem, like Romeo and Juliet, contains characters who follow the group and suffer from their choices."

A run-on sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses are joined without appropriate punctuation or conjunction.

A thesis statement presents the main argument or claim of an essay, guiding the direction of the writing.

The theme of a literary work can be identified by analyzing the main ideas, character actions, and the author's message throughout the text.

A summary restates the main points of a text, while an analysis examines the deeper meaning and implications of those points.

Word choice affects tone, mood, and meaning, influencing how readers interpret the text.