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    The document provides guidance on analyzing prose fiction through examining its syntax, diction, vocabulary, imagery, symbolism, personification, and use of simile and metaphor. It outlines a process for close reading a passage twice to gain basic understanding and find evidence, then developing a 1-2 sentence thesis, introducing evidence to support an interpretation, and concluding with a sophistication point.

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    D I G I TA L

    S KETCH NOTES
    (PROSE
    FICTION)

    - CA RO L I N E CRO O K
    Syntax – is the sentence Diction – how does the
    structure consistent or author's word choice
    varied? Does this contribute contribute to your
    to the way in which meaning understanding of the
    is conveyed in the passage? passage?

    Simile and Metaphor – does


    Symbolism – are there
    the author use comparisons
    V O C A B U L A RY
    things in the passage that
    to enrich your
    represent something other
    understanding of characters
    than what they are literally?
    or situations?

    Imagery – does the passage Personification – does the


    include descriptive language author give human
    that appeals to your physical characteristics to inanimate
    senses? objects?
    STEPS 1 & 2

    Read x2

    Focus on the TASK in prompt

    1st read = basic understanding

    2nd read = evidence


    Look for trends

    Create a 1-2 sentence draft thesis statement

    Intro = brief summary + thesis

    Body = evidence + commentary to support interpretation


    STEPS 3, 4, & 5 Conclusion = sophistication point

    Write as fast as possible

    Monitor time

    Focus on explaining how evidence connects to interpretation

    Evidence/commentary = 4 pts Sophistication = 1 pt

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