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Writing About A Story : Essay on Short Fiction. Read the Story:. Read the work you want to write about at least twice. As you read, make notes, highlight key passages. Make a copy to make notes. Read the story out loud or listen to a recording of the story.
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Read the Story: • Read the work you want to write about at least twice. • As you read, make notes, highlight key passages. • Make a copy to make notes. • Read the story out loud or listen to a recording of the story
Think, Consider , Examine, Analyze. • Identify the protagonist and the conflict. • Consider the story’s point of view.
Short Fiction Analysis: • Think about the setting. • Notice key symbols.
Story Analysis: • Identify the theme. • Think about the tone and style.
Formulate your thesis: • Write and revise your statement. • Back up your thesis with evidence. • Conduct your research.
Organize your argument • Make an outline. • Choose the points to support your thesis. • Decide about the placement of your supporting information from your sources.
Rough Draft- Revision and Editing • Set your work aside, then approach it with a fresh perspective • Allow trusted sources to review your work. • Edit for mechanical, spelling and usage errors. • Read the paper aloud. • Make sure that your discussion is tied directly to your thesis.
Final Steps: • Construct your works cited page. • Submit to turnitin. • Celebrate!