literary elements
literary elements
500+ words
MLA Style citations, header, heading
Double-spaced, 1″ margins, 12-point font, left-justified
Indent each paragraph, no extra spaces between paragraphs
Include supporting quotes from the work cited in correct MLA style.
See module for format, checklist, and rubric.
Choose one short story from The Trojan War Museum and one literary element or device to trace throughout the story and how it characterizes or enhances it. Topics might include how the use of one of the following contributes to the reader experience:
• Characterization
• Dialogue
• Setting
• Language
• Structure
• Theme
• Voice
• Tone
Suggested structure:
• Thesis
• Short plot overview
• Supporting discussion paragraphs of thesis
•Conclusion
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___ Use a paragraph indent for every new paragraph.
___ Use the correct heading (double-spaced). In Google docs: In the top left, click Insert. Header & page
number. Choose Header or Footer. Enter text for the header or footer. In Word: Click on the Insert tab.
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page). Put your last name to the left of the page #. Click below the Header to get out and move to the actual
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___ The entire essay must be written in present verb tense as if observations are being shown NOW.
___ Do not use 1st or 2nd person (except in a quote) in a literary analysis.
___ Use 1” margins, 12-point font, and left justify.
___ Use Times New Roman or Arial Font.
___ Check the number of words required. (Rule of thumb: each double-spaced page is about 250 words). 500
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