TEXT INTERPRETATION AND ANALYSIS
The purpose of Text Interpretation and Analysis is a literary and linguistic commentary in which the reader explains what the text reveals under close examination. Any literary work is unique. It is created by the author in accordance with his vision and is permeated with his idea of the world. The reader’s interpretation is also highly individual and depends to a great extent on his knowledge and personal experience. That’s why one cannot lay down a fixed “model” for a piece of critical appreciation. Nevertheless, one can give information and suggestions that may prove helpful.
PLOT
The Elements of Plot
When we refer to the plot of a work of fiction, then, we are referring to the deliberately
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It may also introduce the characters and the conflict, or the potential for conflict. The exposition may be accomplished in a single sentence or paragraph, or, in the case of some novels, occupy an entire chapter or more. Some plots require more exposition than others. A historical novel set in a foreign country several centuries ago obviously needs to provide the reader with more background information than a novel with a contemporary setting. COMPLICATION: The complication which is sometimes referred to as the rising action, breaks the existing equilibrium and introduces the characters and underlying or inciting conflict (if they have not already been introduced by the exposition). The conflict is then developed gradually and intensified. CRISIS: The crisis (also referred to as the climax) is that moment at which the plot reaches its point of greatest emotional intensity; it is the turning point of the plot, directly precipitating its resolution. FALLING ACTION: Once the crisis has been reached, the tension subsides and the plot moves toward its appointed conclusion. RESOLUTION: The final section of the plot is its resolution; it records the outcome of the conflict and establishes some new equilibrium or stability (however tentative and momentary). The resolution is also referred to as
Dr. Babler explains that for Christians a crisis provides opportunities to glorify and honor God and to love and serve others. My understanding from the book is a crisis is a chance to intervene, show compassion and spread the gospel.
Characters play a major role in ensuring that the novels can be read and comprehended. However, the success of a novel is dependent on the quality of characterization and whether they will attract the
When students use their skills to analyze literature, they must annotate to look for the main plot points or literary devices, locate the theme of the novel, and determine if the novel is an allegory. Even though analyzing a book is often confused with summarizing a book, they are entirely different things. While summarizing a book is just writing a few sentences about the most important points in the plot, analyzing a book requires you to look deeper into the story and find what the author’s purpose is. One technique students can use when to analyze literature is annotating. Annotating is a process in which students highlight or make a note of any literary device in the book, important plot points, or connections between the plot/characters to the real world.
Plot (struggle)- The plot or struggle of Every Soul a Star is different for each character. The plot for Ally was making sure that everything was perfect for the solar eclipse. The plot for Jack was making sure he did all of his science work so he wouldn’t have to go to summer school. The plot for Bree was finding ways to try to live in the outdoors.
c) The characters as well as the plot are finely detailed. Each character serves are purpose whether they are functional or decorative.
Identify and describe two conflicts in the story. Explain how the protagonist responds throughout the story and what his or her response reveals about him or her. Write in complete sentences.
element of historical events throughout the novel because it allows the reader to understand how
The illustrations should help readers anticipate the unfolding of a story’s action and its climax.
One of the most important moves academic writers can master is the art of analysis. This assignment will help you to develop the skills necessary to determine the meaning found within a text.
Plot is very important to a story, novel, or even movies. It helps to make object of the story plain to the reader, and make it as enjoyable to the reader as the author wanted it to be. Plot starts out with an introduction of sorts then runs into the rising action, followed by the main point of the story, then the exposition. When that is over the falling action occurs and finally, the resolution of the story. Willa Cather expresses this very intently in his story “The Sentimentality of William Tavener.” He draws the reader in with a man that is strict with his son and wife who are worthy to participate in the circus in town. Willa tells of the wife trying to convince her husband to allow them to go. Then he surprises the
One of the first conflicts in the film causes a bigger conflict in later years and later in the plot between the same characters. A conflict is defined as "Conflict is a fact of human life. It occurs naturally in all kinds of settings. Nations still struggle, families fracture in destructive conflicts, marriages face challenges and often fail, and the workplace is plagued with stress." in the textbook "Interpersonal Conflict" by Wilmot. Meriam-Webster defines conflict in three ways. Firstly a war, fight or battle. Secondly "competitive or opposing action of incompatibles :antagonistic state or action (as of divergent ideas, interests, or persons)" or "mental struggle resulting from incompatible or opposing needs, drives, wishes, or external or internal demands". Lastly "the opposition of persons or forces that gives rise to the
Structure is the glue to your story but has an order. The dramatic arc is the five key components to properly structure they story. The first part of the story, the exposition, is what sets the story's situation, setting and the characters. The exposition is important to set the story before it takes of without understanding. If the reader does not understand they are likely to put the book down and stop reading. The second part to the arc is the rising action. The rising action is where the conflict makes itself known and the protagonist (our hero) engages it. The third part is the climax, which is where the turning point in the story is placed and an end to the conflict can be seen. The climax is where conflict should be at its highest level and this is when the reader is most interested. The fourth concept is the falling action, where the resolution of the conflicted occurs and one final piece of conflict occurs. The final concept is the denouement where the story closes out with a sense of relief and completion. As you can see the emotion the reader feels is what captured the reader. As the conflict is rising the reader wants to keep reading and reading. Stories are very much like movies, movies are even based on stories. The audience will tune out the rest of the world and focus on the story that captures their mind. According to Lisa Cron “Art is fire plus algebra”(page 17, line 66-67). The art is the
The example, foreshadowing is when the writer gives the audience clues in the text or script about what
The plot in a fiction text is important in keeping the reader's attention. The majority of the story builds towards a climax. This climax is where the peak of action, suspense or thrill takes place, which then leads to the resolution of the story. As in "Lord of the Flies" the author continued to increase conflict between the boys until a full-scale war takes place, which is the climax. The building
ways as the each author’s intentions are to direct the reader to the main plot by describing the