Analyze  the use of  irony/satire/comedy in the work of one  or more of the writers. What does the writer want you to conclude about the society he/she lives in? How successful do you find the story's position? Use everything you've learned to write a fully supported, possibly researched paper.

1. How has the writer used(in their own story)/analyzed (in someone else's) irony, satire, comedy? Give examples.

 

2. Shows (in own story)/explains (about someone else's) conclusions about society he/she/ the author lives in. Give examples.

 

3. Analyzes the methods/techniques/themes  of own/another author's story.

 

4. What needs to be researched or more fully developed, explained, supported, dramatized?

 

 

For short stories only

Title.............................................................
Author............................................................
Read by............................................................

Plot
[ ] Attention needs to be paid to plot development
[ ] The story lacks credibility in places
[ ] Good start/good ideas but loses direction and force
[ ] The story holds interest throughout but the ending is disappointing
[ ] Flows smoothly, well researched, almost there
[ ] This is a well-crafted story and it is clear that the author has considered all aspects of the plot
 

Characterization
[ ] The characters do not always come over as real people
[ ] Told from the viewpoint of too many characters, so that the reader learns little about them
[ ] In general, the characters are believable, although there is room for improvement
[ ] The characters are well drawn and true to life
[ ] Strong characterization means that the reader's sympathies are engaged
 

Pace
[ ] The story starts slowly
[ ] The story needs a more varied pace
[ ] Side-issues slow the story down
[ ] In general, the story moves well, although there are times when interest wavers
[ ] A good pace in maintained throughout
[ ] This story's page-turning quality is excellent
 

Dialogue
[ ] The characters all tend to speak with the same voice
[ ] Some attention should be given to the dialogue, which does not always ring true
[ ] Although the dialogue is believable, there are places where it serves no obvious purpose
[ ] In general, the dialogue sounds authentic
[ ] The sharply written dialogue reveals much about the characters
[ ] The dialogue is excellent, adding a sparkling dimension to this story
 

Capsule statement:	(summary of story in fifty or fewer words)
Themes:	(list of the abstract ideas represented in the story)
Meaning Statement:	(begins "Sometimes we . . ."; finish the sentence to describe a point the story makes about life in general)
Strengths:	(analysis of what works and why--keep it brief)
Weaknesses:	(analysis of what needs improvement and why--make this longer)