Literature Analysis

    Select a short story to write about for this assignment from the Short Story Options [DOWNLOAD]. It can come from any genre (fable, allegory, short story, etc.). Read the story carefully, taking note of areas where you were engaged as a reader, and what strategies the author used to engage you as a reader. Now, select one aspect of the story (i.e., character, plot, theme, or setting) that stands out to you as particularly important or interesting. Assignment Instructions Write a responsive essay where you complete the following tasks: Introduce the story and author. Provide a short overview of the story so as to provide a foundation for your response. Describe the aspect of the story to which you would like to respond. Explain in detail why this aspect stood out to you, and support those ideas with actual text from the story. For instance, if you choose to highlight the main character of the story, explain why he or she stood out to you with actual descriptions from the story. Provide a rationale for your ideas—the so what. Why is this important to your understanding and appreciation for this story? How did you connect with this aspect as a reader?