literary analysis tips 323 by Magdalini Tsoulos https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1 group 323 en-us 2017-11-07 10:53:35 UTC 2023-03-03 14:25:35 UTC hello@padlet.com Justification tsoulosm https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204278104 Make sure you really interpret the quote you are using to prove your point. Do NOT simply reword it. Really answer the question "why is this quote important". (ms. Tsoulos)]]> 2017-11-07 10:53:35 UTC https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204278104 Verb tense tsoulosm https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204278105 Always write literary analysis in the present tense. The Simple Present is the tense we use to express FACTS, OPINIONS and ROUTINES, so it lends itself best to this type of text. (ms. Tsoulos) ]]> 2017-11-07 10:53:35 UTC https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204278105 Mélina Fillion Lauzon 36003761 https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204404737 Be sure to use sophisticated vocabulary that can related to an event and that can amplifie some action. Also with a sophisticated vocabulary it is easier to identifie or put in your text foreshadowing.]]> 2017-11-07 15:37:25 UTC https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204404737 Serena V. https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204404892 Use the third person when analyzing. In other words, don't use I or you.]]> 2017-11-07 15:37:38 UTC https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204404892 Clara Little claraflittle https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204407491 a trick for the structure would be to follow the order "tcqac"
topic sentence
context
quote
analysis of quote
concluding sentence]]> 2017-11-07 15:40:57 UTC https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204407491 Catherine Perras 3600269 https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204408571 Use literary terms to discuss your opinions (such as; perspective, character, theme, setting, rhyme, point of view, symbols, image, figurative, language, protagonist, antagonist, etc.)]]> 2017-11-07 15:42:30 UTC https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204408571 Serena V. https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204408929 Be sure that you truly understand the piece of literature that you'Re reading. It is best to understand the context and the author before attempting to analyze it.]]> 2017-11-07 15:43:04 UTC https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204408929 Mélina Fillion Lauzon 36003761 https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204409188 Make sure in the concluding sentence makes a link  with your topic sentence]]> 2017-11-07 15:43:28 UTC https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204409188 Mia Lemieux 3602455 https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204409938 Make sure you don't use simple words (good, nice, big). Use more significant and precise words to prove your point(gigantic, caring)]]> 2017-11-07 15:44:37 UTC https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204409938 Chloe Dubé chloedube https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204410024  offer specific passages from the text as evidence. Rather than simply dropping in quotations and expecting their significance and relevance to your argument to be self-evident ]]> 2017-11-07 15:44:44 UTC https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204410024 Anne-Gabrielle Gaudreau 3602380 https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204410535 Make sure to use small sentences that explains well your point, so that your idea is precise, right to the point and doesn't add any more words to your paragraph. Long sentences seems sophisticated and fully explained with a lot of words, but really, small sentences are better in this case then longer sentences.]]> 2017-11-07 15:45:28 UTC https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204410535 Maelle Gauthier maelle_gauthier https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204410864 Try using the third person . Avoid using ``I`` or ``you`` so that you keep yourself out of your analysis.]]> 2017-11-07 15:45:59 UTC https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204410864 Chloe Dubé chloedube https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204411190 Try to avoid using simple verbs like happy sad mad and tru to use your thesaurus to write more explanatory or specific adjectives to prove your point

]]> 2017-11-07 15:46:31 UTC https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204411190 Clara Little claraflittle https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204411547 the topic sentence should be quite general and should not go into detail, but instead should introduce an overall idea that is explained in the paragraph.]]> 2017-11-07 15:47:06 UTC https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204411547 Juliette Bégin 3601853 https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204411680 When you analyse you must use the third person. Don't include yourself in the analysis. ]]> 2017-11-07 15:47:17 UTC https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204411680 Caroline 3602505 https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204412042 Find ways to relate the wanting to be described elements with other things in the common world. For example, use figurative language as simile and mataphor to create a clear image of the object or emotion of a character.]]> 2017-11-07 15:47:50 UTC https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204412042 Maya Martinez-Lacroix lolmayou555 https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204412161 Avoid using words that have no meaning in a sentence. The information won't be more specific.]]> 2017-11-07 15:48:00 UTC https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204412161 Maelle Gauthier maelle_gauthier https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204412264 Use literary words in your analysis. For example: character, theme, point of view, symbols, etc.]]> 2017-11-07 15:48:07 UTC https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204412264 Amélie Castonguay mimie_castonguay https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204412583 The topic sentence should creatively capt the reader's attention. Make sure it only introduces the idea and doesn't explain it.]]> 2017-11-07 15:48:37 UTC https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204412583 Oceane Caouette oceane3601861 https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204412957  Try to look for connections and links in between characters. Interactions and relations between characters can give away a lot of clues about how the character is portrayed by others and how he acts and thinks in general. It can help understand the way an author choses to portray his characters.]]> 2017-11-07 15:49:08 UTC https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204412957 Anaïs Plummer https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204413060 avoid "it" as a subject tense. they make the sentence look weak. ]]> 2017-11-07 15:49:17 UTC https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204413060 Judith Andrasko https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204413328 In an analysis or any text really you don't need to use big words to sound smart. The key is to use straight to the point word that can make a boring and complicated 
text of 300 words to half of that and easy to understand. 
]]> 2017-11-07 15:49:40 UTC https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204413328 Pénélope Brochu 3600079 https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204413341 The support details are the part of the paragraph that presents details, facts, examples, quotes and arguments that support the main idea. ]]> 2017-11-07 15:49:41 UTC https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204413341 Mia Lemieux 3602455 https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204413633 Make sure to explain your opinion in your own words. It will prove that you understand what you're talking about and the text will be more personalised]]> 2017-11-07 15:50:07 UTC https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204413633 Juliette Bégin 3601853 https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204413832 Write a topic sentence that will catch the reader's interest but make sure that it isn't the explaination of the main idea.]]> 2017-11-07 15:50:25 UTC https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204413832 Audrey Lamothe audreylamothe26 https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204413879  When using sources, most of what is said in the paper should be your own ideas, not your source’s. Quotes from sources are used as evidence to support your own ideas.]]> 2017-11-07 15:50:29 UTC https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204413879 Maelle Gauthier maelle_gauthier https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204414603 In the conclusion, remember that you don't want to introduce a new topic. Your conclusion should give a sense of completeness to your essay.]]> 2017-11-07 15:51:29 UTC https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204414603 Stéphanie Verville https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204414610 Try to avoid using "I" or "you" instead, use the third person.]]> 2017-11-07 15:51:30 UTC https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204414610 Audrey Lamothe audreylamothe26 https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204414623 Explain what the quote means, tying your analysis of the passage back to the significance of the text as a whole]]> 2017-11-07 15:51:31 UTC https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204414623 Clara Little claraflittle https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204414635 The pronouns I or you should never be used. The pronouns we and us are sometimes used but it is better simply to use the third person.]]> 2017-11-07 15:51:32 UTC https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204414635 Catherine Perras 3600269 https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204414928 Support your opinions with many quotations and/or examples. However, you must also make sure to write the majority of your analysis in your own words with your own ideas.]]> 2017-11-07 15:51:57 UTC https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204414928 Serena V. https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204414931 it is important to consider the main components of a literary analysis such as themes, symbolism and characters.]]> 2017-11-07 15:51:57 UTC https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204414931 Chloé Pressoir chloe_pressoir https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204415084 Use transition words. These words create bridges from one sentence to the next. You can use transition words that show order (first, second, third); spatial relationships (above, below) or logic (furthermore, in addition, in fact) ]]> 2017-11-07 15:52:11 UTC https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204415084 Anne-Gabrielle Gaudreau 3602380 https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204415181 Make sure to choose a relevant quote from the text, because not all quotes are considered important. This step is crucial, because depending on the quote you determine, the qualitie of the explanation arround the quote will change a lot, whether it's going to be a good literary paragraph or a less interesting literary paragraph.]]> 2017-11-07 15:52:20 UTC https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204415181 Chloé Pressoir chloe_pressoir https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204415309 Use a consistent verb tense and point of view, they are important ingredients for coherency. ]]> 2017-11-07 15:52:30 UTC https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204415309 Charlotte Swane charlotte_swane https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204415522 Make sure to include transition words to help with the fluidity of your text. These words will help connect different ideas together. For instance, words such as "indeed", "also" or "either" are used as an addition to the main idea. Furthermore, words like "as", "such as" or "especially" are used to introduce a new idea. There are many more types of transition words, including reference, similarity, identification and clarification transition words.]]> 2017-11-07 15:52:47 UTC https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204415522 Catherine Perras 3600269 https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204415624  Avoid summarizing the plot (retelling the story literally). Instead analyze and interpret it, to explain the idea that you're trying to prove (with your quote/example)]]> 2017-11-07 15:52:55 UTC https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204415624 Pénélope Brochu 3600079 https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204415631 The concluding sentence makes a final statement about the paragraph’s topic. It summarizes the main idea as expressed in the topic sentence and usually includes a major point about the paragraph that was not in the topic sentence.]]> 2017-11-07 15:52:56 UTC https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204415631 Amélie Castonguay mimie_castonguay https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204415739 Avoid simple words such as "big, very bad, nice, etc". Use specific and rich adjectives and try using a thesaurus.]]> 2017-11-07 15:53:04 UTC https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204415739 Mia Lemieux 3602455 https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204415747 Make sure to lead with your main idea. Don't put sentences for nothing, and make sure that the whole text is about the samesubject.]]> 2017-11-07 15:53:05 UTC https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204415747 Serena V. https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204415842 Rather thah explaining what the characters are saying, try to analyze how they're saying it and what is implied.]]> 2017-11-07 15:53:14 UTC https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204415842 Caroline 3602505 https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204415915 Using vivid verbs can sharpen the description of the actions and add with it the emotions of the acting character. ]]> 2017-11-07 15:53:22 UTC https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204415915 Sabrina Absi sabrinaabsi1 https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204415922 use the 3rd person, not "I" or "you"]]> 2017-11-07 15:53:22 UTC https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204415922 Élizabeth Bertrand https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204416058 The beginning sentences of the introduction has to catch the reader’s interest. Ways of beginning creatively include the following.]]> 2017-11-07 15:53:35 UTC https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204416058 Xiao Xi Zhao 36034531 https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204416539  Keep yourself out of your analysis; in other words, use the third person. Avoid using "I" or "you". ]]> 2017-11-07 15:54:14 UTC https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204416539 Clara Little claraflittle https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204416562 it is best to use formal writing and not use contractions such as "don't" and instead use the whole word, in this case "do not".]]> 2017-11-07 15:54:15 UTC https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204416562 Stéphanie Verville https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204416613 Support your texte with rich and meaninful words.]]> 2017-11-07 15:54:19 UTC https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204416613 Romane Lavigne 3604139 https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204416680 Use the third person. Avoid using «I» or «you», so you don't include yourself in the analysis.]]> 2017-11-07 15:54:26 UTC https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204416680 Maelle Gauthier maelle_gauthier https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204416835  Emphasize one major point per body paragraph. No need to rush all of your evidence into one idea, it will just ]]> 2017-11-07 15:54:38 UTC https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204416835 Rafaelle Thériault rafaelle_thriault1 https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204416886 Avoid plot summary
Mention only plot details that are revelant and supports your argument. Use a small amount of additional informations about the story to make the analysis coherent, but still keep the summary to a minimum and also leave space for yor own ideas.]]> 2017-11-07 15:54:43 UTC https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204416886 Chloé Pressoir chloe_pressoir https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204416956 Use words that are simple to understand, yet are still pertinent to the subject and add meaning to the sentence.]]> 2017-11-07 15:54:49 UTC https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204416956 Élizabeth Bertrand https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204416998 The conclusion can:
1) Reflect on how your essay topic relates to the book as a whole 2) Evaluate how successful the author is in achieving his or her goal or message.]]> 2017-11-07 15:54:53 UTC https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204416998 Anaïs Plummer https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204417166 Avoir using "I" or "you" instead use the third person so that you do not include yourself in the text.]]> 2017-11-07 15:55:06 UTC https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204417166 Pénélope Brochu 3600079 https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204417338 Use transitional words (as well.../ also.../ in addition.../moreover...) and phrases to connect sentences and paragraphs. These transitions suggest a particular relationship between one idea and the next]]> 2017-11-07 15:55:24 UTC https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204417338 Chloé Pressoir chloe_pressoir https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204417349 Insert facts by thinking through the 5 Ws: Who, What, When, Where, Why. Think specific and concrete.]]> 2017-11-07 15:55:24 UTC https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204417349 Sabrina Absi sabrinaabsi1 https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204417652 use vivid verbs, literary words and tools (metaphors, simile). also try using precised and enriched vocabulary.]]> 2017-11-07 15:55:49 UTC https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204417652 Mia Lemieux 3602455 https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204417738 Vary your sentence type and structure, so the paragraph is not to boring and repetitive.]]> 2017-11-07 15:55:55 UTC https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204417738 Maya Martinez-Lacroix lolmayou555 https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204418162 Don't use "it" as the subject of a sentence. ]]> 2017-11-07 15:56:30 UTC https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204418162 Caroline 3602505 https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204418183 Clearly seperating and distinguishing each part of your text into the elements of the literary analysis outline can be helpful for you and the reader at the same time. Use ponctuation and words that are used to mark a seperation.]]> 2017-11-07 15:56:31 UTC https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204418183 Julien Blanchet-Desbiens https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204418254 Use concise and precise words. Support your quotes. Do not use contractions.]]> 2017-11-07 15:56:37 UTC https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204418254 Emma Geoffroy 3600368 https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204418440 Make sure you explain your topic in your own words and you are not copying an explanation. This will make your justification more personalized and unique. ]]> 2017-11-07 15:56:53 UTC https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204418440 Stéphanie Verville https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204418492 Make sure you understand and know what you are talking about, that will make your opinion more interesting and more valuable]]> 2017-11-07 15:56:58 UTC https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204418492 Mélianne Lessard melianne_lessard11 https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204418548 The topic sentence should be intriguing to make the reader want to know more about the subject. It should bring up the idea and not explain.]]> 2017-11-07 15:57:03 UTC https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204418548 Audrey Lamothe audreylamothe26 https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204419080 Use transition words to make your text flow better.]]> 2017-11-07 15:57:49 UTC https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204419080 Catherine Perras 3600269 https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204419156 Make sure your analysis' length is appropriate and adequate (to the assignment]]> 2017-11-07 15:57:56 UTC https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204419156 Stéphanie Verville https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204419837 Begin your texte with a creative  sentense that will show your interest in the analysis. This will also help to catch the reader's interest who will want to continu his reading. Also, try to use your own words for the originality.]]> 2017-11-07 15:58:49 UTC https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204419837 Amélie Castonguay mimie_castonguay https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204420001 Use transition words and expressions such as "also, indeed, in the first place, even though, as a result, etc." to transition from one sentence to another. They will help you make connections between different ideas.]]> 2017-11-07 15:59:05 UTC https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204420001 Oceane Caouette oceane3601861 https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204420363 Try using different alternatives to the verbe "to be" while describing a character or the author. ]]> 2017-11-07 15:59:37 UTC https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204420363 Judith Andrasko https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204420389 You sould make sure that you respect and have the followings:  a topic sentence, an explanation of your topic sentence, an intoduction of your quote + a quote, an explaination of your quote + an other explaination that supports your first and a concluding sentence. ]]> 2017-11-07 15:59:39 UTC https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204420389 Audrey Lamothe audreylamothe26 https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204420490 Don't add useless words in your sentence. Often, shorter and more precise sentences will help prove your point better.]]> 2017-11-07 15:59:47 UTC https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204420490 sofia coppola sofia_zco https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204420562 Think of RENNS (reasons, examples, names, numbers, senses)to add in your text to further develop your supporting ideas which should have details and explanations.]]> 2017-11-07 15:59:51 UTC https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204420562 Sabrina Absi sabrinaabsi1 https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204420594 make sure to understand what you are reading. use transition words to help lead your main idea. ]]> 2017-11-07 15:59:53 UTC https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204420594 Victor Zadra 3601630 https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204420652 Make sure to not loose track of your main topic and wonder off in other subjects that woudn't be relevant to your main topic. ]]> 2017-11-07 15:59:57 UTC https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204420652 Anne-Gabrielle Gaudreau 3602380 https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204420737 Make sure your literary paragraph is interesting to the reader, that the reader is interpellate to this paragraph. Even, at the end, you can suggest subtly to the reader to think about it themselves, so that they build up their own opinion about the subject, meantime they still consider your opinion.]]> 2017-11-07 16:00:04 UTC https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204420737 Pénélope Brochu 3600079 https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204420788 When starting a new sentence, put a comma after the transition word and put the subject of the sentence after the comma.]]> 2017-11-07 16:00:08 UTC https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204420788 Julien Blanchet-Desbiens https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204420926 There should be catchy title that will catch the attention of the potential readers.
The topic sentence should be interesting and sucite the envy to the reader to read more.]]> 2017-11-07 16:00:17 UTC https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204420926 Xiao Xi Zhao 36034531 https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204422098 Avoid using empty words. Use concise and clear words. It avoids using there is/are, here is/ are, I’m going to tell you about, this is about, I am going to write about, etc.. ]]> 2017-11-07 16:01:37 UTC https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204422098 Élizabeth Bertrand https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204422287 Avoid "it as the subject sentence"]]> 2017-11-07 16:01:53 UTC https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204422287 Élizabeth Bertrand https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204423043 Use the right verb tense in your text such as, the present simple or the present perfect.]]> 2017-11-07 16:03:01 UTC https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204423043 Sabrina Absi sabrinaabsi1 https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204423142 you should write a topic sentance that will capt the reader's attention. also, give reasons, examples, quotes, etc. seperate each part of your text clearly.]]> 2017-11-07 16:03:12 UTC https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204423142 Maya Martinez-Lacroix lolmayou555 https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204423627 A good topic sentence introduces a proposition that must be argued, explained, or analyzed.]]> 2017-11-07 16:04:00 UTC https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204423627 Juliette Bégin 3601853 https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204423700  Use literary terms to discuss your points.]]> 2017-11-07 16:04:05 UTC https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204423700 Juliette Bégin 3601853 https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204424302  Avoid summarizing the plot. You must analyse it, you don't have to rewrite the story. Use specific word to analyse the story.]]> 2017-11-07 16:04:57 UTC https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204424302 Emma Geoffroy 3600368 https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204424432 Avoid using meaningless words that will make you explanation so much longuer. Use straight to the point words that will make your justification clear and interesting. ]]> 2017-11-07 16:05:09 UTC https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204424432 Rafaelle Thériault rafaelle_thriault1 https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204424699 Use literary terms to discuss your statement or your points (characters, theme, setting, point of view, symbols, protagonist, etc).]]> 2017-11-07 16:05:28 UTC https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204424699 Justin Dufresne juju7dufresne https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204424799 Do not use the first and second person when anylizing. Basically don't use the word ''I'' or ''you''.]]> 2017-11-07 16:05:36 UTC https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204424799 Charlotte Swane charlotte_swane https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204425129 Make sure that you do not state your own opinion while writing your essay, you want to state a more general thinking of the situation.]]> 2017-11-07 16:06:02 UTC https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204425129 Anaïs Plummer https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204425233 support your text with many quotations, but write the majority of your text in your own words with your own ideas. ]]> 2017-11-07 16:06:12 UTC https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204425233 Oceane Caouette oceane3601861 https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204425351 Try using precise adjectives while describing a character or the author to emphasis, for example, a character's personality trait.]]> 2017-11-07 16:06:20 UTC https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204425351 Romane Lavigne 3604139 https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204425520 Make sure you really understand what you are reading before trying to analyse it.]]> 2017-11-07 16:06:33 UTC https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204425520 Xiao Xi Zhao 36034531 https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204425778 Evidence:
Use quotations from the text only as concrete detail and choose your strongest evidence to make your claim. Use transition words between the sentences. ]]> 2017-11-07 16:06:57 UTC https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204425778 sofia coppola sofia_zco https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204425859 Make sure your text is coherent, which means that all the information of the paragraph is well-organized, logically ordered and easy to follow. This can be obtained by repeting key words and phrases (often from the topic sentence) and using parallel grammatical structure and transition words and phrases. ]]> 2017-11-07 16:07:03 UTC https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204425859 Amélie Castonguay mimie_castonguay https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204425955 Make sure that your quote is a strong evidence and is relevant to what you are trying to demonstrate. ]]> 2017-11-07 16:07:10 UTC https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204425955 Caroline 3602505 https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204426359 The use of trasitioning words is helpful for, as it is said in the word, transition. Often, is it going to be used to go from a part to another one. For example, in front of the concluding sentence, the transitioning word can make a smooth continuation of the paragrah.]]> 2017-11-07 16:07:42 UTC https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204426359 Justin Dufresne juju7dufresne https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204426449
It’s incredibly important that you don’t leave your English learning inside the classroom. Make an effort to go to the library and study your notes, read and write in English, and speak to English nationals and other English speakers.


When you’re in bed at night, look over your English notes from the day and try to memorise some vocabulary as you’re falling asleep. The first thing you do in the morning while you’re eating your cereal could be to learn a couple of new words. Make sure you never escape learning.

]]> 2017-11-07 16:07:49 UTC https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204426449 Romane Lavigne 3604139 https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204426753 Before you write a quote and explain it, make sure your quote is relevant to what you are trying to explain or support in your text. Then, instead of rewriting the quote in other words to explain it, use logic examples so the reader really understands what you are trying to say.]]> 2017-11-07 16:08:13 UTC https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204426753 Anne-Gabrielle Gaudreau 3602380 https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204426851 Make sure your opinion is clear and well structured. In other words, follow well the basic structure of the literary analysis, so that the reader understands exactly what you mean and can relate to your point easily. It is mostly important that the reader understands not only your opinion on it's own, but also how it is structured, to be coherent.]]> 2017-11-07 16:08:23 UTC https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204426851 Mélianne Lessard melianne_lessard11 https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204426951 Use transition words to link words or sentences. It helps the reader to progress from one idea to the next one. ]]> 2017-11-07 16:08:30 UTC https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204426951 Justin Dufresne juju7dufresne https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204427007 USE TRANSITION WORDS such as 
again
to
and
also
then
equally
identically
uniquely
like
as
too
]]> 2017-11-07 16:08:34 UTC https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204427007 Caroline 3602505 https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204427014 Find ways to relate the wanting to be described elements with other things in the common world. For example, use figurative language as simile and mataphor to create a clear image of the object or emotion of a character.]]> 2017-11-07 16:08:35 UTC https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204427014 Rafaelle Thériault rafaelle_thriault1 https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204427895 Keep your main goal in mind. Be sure to stay on the topic while writing. Use your story elements clearly. ]]> 2017-11-07 16:09:59 UTC https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204427895 Emma Geoffroy 3600368 https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204429196 Make sure you have a good topic sentence. This is the first thing your readers see. Your topic sentence should be interesting and captiving to your readers. It should be a general idea and should not go into to much details. ]]> 2017-11-07 16:12:00 UTC https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204429196 Judith Andrasko https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204429527 When you explain your quote explain it in your own words. By doing that you make sure that you understand what you are writing about.]]> 2017-11-07 16:12:32 UTC https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204429527 Oceane Caouette oceane3601861 https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204430383 The conclusion should summarize the main points you made in the different paragraphs. It should also reflect the way you decided to demonstrate your view on the subject of the literary analysis. ]]> 2017-11-07 16:13:59 UTC https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204430383 Anaïs Plummer https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204430749 Use a hook, the beginning sentences of the introduction are what catch the reader's interest. Use a startling fact or a bit of information but make sure you are not explaining the main idea.]]> 2017-11-07 16:14:32 UTC https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204430749 Maya Martinez-Lacroix lolmayou555 https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204431020 Writing a detailed paragraph will improve the reader's understanding of your text.]]> 2017-11-07 16:14:52 UTC https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204431020 Judith Andrasko https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204431243 Make sure that your vocabulary is embellished but still understandable for everyone. ]]> 2017-11-07 16:15:13 UTC https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204431243 Xiao Xi Zhao 36034531 https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204431283 Concluding sentence:
Do not include new ideas in your concluding sentence. Instead, express your topic sentence in a different wording. In a multi-paragraph essay, the last sentence of each body paragraph should provide a smooth transition to the next paragraph.]]> 2017-11-07 16:15:16 UTC https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204431283 Rafaelle Thériault rafaelle_thriault1 https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204431307 2017-11-07 16:15:19 UTC https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204431307 rafaelle_thriault1 https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204431403 2017-11-07 16:15:25 UTC https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204431403 Julianne Dupont juliannedupont https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204431567 Let the structure of your argument determine the structure of your paper. In most cases, you will best serve your argument by deviating from the chronology of events in the text you are critiquing. It is fully acceptable to pluck pertinent evidence from the beginning, middle, and end of a literary text and to use these disparate examples in the same paragraph. ]]> 2017-11-07 16:15:42 UTC https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204431567 Romane Lavigne 3604139 https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204431571 Try not to use meaningless words in your sentences. The reader will understand your text better if the sentences are short and precise.]]> 2017-11-07 16:15:42 UTC https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204431571 Mélianne Lessard melianne_lessard11 https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204432072 Use literary terms to make your analysis sound well-informed, balanced, and thought-out.]]> 2017-11-07 16:16:31 UTC https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204432072 Julianne Dupont juliannedupont https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204433111  Integrate quotations fully into your argument. Whenever you incorporate a literary quotation into your writing, you must justify its usage. First, be sure to contextualize the quotation by giving some information about it (who is speaking, what part of the text it comes from, etc.). Then, follow each quotation with a few sentences in which you unpack the passage and relate it back to your argument. In other words, a quotation should never speak for itself: you must do the necessary work to demonstrate what the quotation means in the context of your argument. ]]> 2017-11-07 16:17:57 UTC https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204433111 Charles Blondeau-Andrews https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204434035  Apply the principle of persuasion, so you can inspire your reader to implement your tips.
Apply a structured rocess to your writing. Plan, draft, edit, and format. 
 
]]> 2017-11-07 16:19:14 UTC https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204434035 Mélianne Lessard melianne_lessard11 https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204434532 End with a firm conclusion. You should sum up all of the information and make sure to not open a new idea.]]> 2017-11-07 16:19:53 UTC https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204434532 Rafaelle Thériault rafaelle_thriault1 https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204434822 Normally, use the third person in your analysis instead of including yourself with using "I" or "you".]]> 2017-11-07 16:20:21 UTC https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204434822 sofia coppola sofia_zco https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204435247
Try to eliminate fluff words during the editing process. Words, like  very, little, and rather, add nothing to the meaning of the sentence and can suck the life out of your sentences.


]]> 2017-11-07 16:20:58 UTC https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204435247 Emma Geoffroy 3600368 https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204435932 Use transition words to clarify your text and to improve the fluidity in your paragraph. This will help your readers understandment. Here are some examples: also, as well as, moreover, etc.]]> 2017-11-07 16:21:43 UTC https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204435932 Victor Zadra 3601630 https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204436360 Use transition word that are appropriate for the situation. Also try not too use simple words, extend your vocabulary. For example instead of saying "talking" you could use more sophisticated words like "murmuring " or "shouting"]]> 2017-11-07 16:22:23 UTC https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204436360 Justin Dufresne juju7dufresne https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204436936 Be sure to understand the paragraph structure.]]> 2017-11-07 16:23:12 UTC https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204436936 Rafaelle Thériault rafaelle_thriault1 https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204437075 Use transitional words to make connections between different elements, (also, as well, in fact, in adition, etc). They will help you relate your ideas and your sentences.]]> 2017-11-07 16:23:26 UTC https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204437075 sofia coppola sofia_zco https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204437474 Most people prefer to read SVO sentence sequence: Subject, Verb, Object. This is the active voice.
If you reverse the active sequence, you have the OVS o: Object, Verb, Subject. This is a passive sequence
You can’t always use the active voice, but you should use it more often.

]]> 2017-11-07 16:24:04 UTC https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204437474 Julianne Dupont juliannedupont https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204439365  When you learn a new word, try learn all the forms of that word and the prepositions that are usually used with it. (For example, rather than just the word ‘depend’, make a note of: to depend on, to be dependent on, a dependant.) ]]> 2017-11-07 16:26:41 UTC https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204439365 Julianne Dupont juliannedupont https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204439726 Always proof-read your writing twice. The first time, look for general mistakes and the second time look for mistakes with the particular grammar point your are studying at the moment.]]> 2017-11-07 16:27:13 UTC https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204439726 Charles Blondeau-Andrews https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204441488 Make sure the topic sentence is your main point or at least your introduction hook.
In the concluding paragraphe make your thoughts known, but unless you are going to start another paragraph don't introduce more evidence or ideas.]]> 2017-11-07 16:30:03 UTC https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204441488 Yu Zheng Lu 36032971 https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204625318  Avoid summarizing the plot (i.e., retelling the story literally). Instead analyze (form a thesis about and explain) the story in literary terms. ]]> 2017-11-07 23:19:57 UTC https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204625318 Yu Zheng Lu 36032971 https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204625403  Support your points with many quotations and paraphrases, but write the majority of your paper in your own words with your own ideas. ]]> 2017-11-07 23:20:32 UTC https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204625403 Yu Zheng Lu 36032971 https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204625641 Do not confuse characters'
viewpoints with authors' viewpoints.]]> 2017-11-07 23:22:41 UTC https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204625641 Yu Zheng Lu 36032971 https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204626007  Use literary terms to discuss your points (i.e., character, theme, setting, rhyme, point of view, alliteration, symbols, imagery, figurative language, protagonist, and so forth)]]> 2017-11-07 23:25:15 UTC https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204626007 Emma Borsanyi borsanyiemma https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204652615 Avoid using first or second person when you write a literary analysis paragraph and instead, use the third person.]]> 2017-11-08 02:22:18 UTC https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204652615 Emma Borsanyi borsanyiemma https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204652934 Include a clear thesis statement which addresses something meaningful about the literature, often about the theme. ]]> 2017-11-08 02:24:17 UTC https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204652934 Ariana Silvi 3600590 https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204774783 Marshal basic ideas, events and names. Depending on the complexity of book, this requires additional review of the text.]]> 2017-11-08 12:53:00 UTC https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204774783 Ariana Silvi 3600590 https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204774897  Normally, keep yourself out of your analysis; in other words, use the third person (no I or you). ]]> 2017-11-08 12:53:24 UTC https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204774897 Ariana Silvi 3600590 https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204775165 Think through your personal reaction to the book: identification, enjoyment, significance, application.]]> 2017-11-08 12:54:26 UTC https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204775165 Ariana Silvi 3600590 https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204775724  When writing a research paper that includes literary criticism, make sure that you form your own opinion rather than merely restate those of the critics. You may, however, use the critics' views to support yours. ]]> 2017-11-08 12:56:34 UTC https://padlet.com/tsoulosm/yhuptu48ynt1/wish/204775724