Analysis of Language in Literature
This page introduces the key elements of analyzing how language conveys central message in literature analysis. It outlines the structure for a comprehensive literary analysis, including introduction, main body, and conclusion.
The introduction should cover the title, author, text type, publication date, topic, central claim or message, and the author's intention. The main body focuses on analyzing text structure, persuasive techniques, language style, pronouns, tone, syntax, and stylistic devices.
Highlight: The PEE technique (Point, Evidence, Explain) is emphasized as a crucial method for analyzing language use.
The conclusion should summarize findings, connect them with the author's intention, and present results on a more abstract level.
Vocabulary: Key analytical verbs are provided, such as "concede," "argue," "prove," "reaffirm," "compare," "criticize," and "illustrate."
The page also offers useful phrases for presenting analysis, such as "The author voices his criticism regarding..." and "Employing [device] is highly effective because..."
Example: "In his article [title] published in [newspaper] on [date], [author] discusses... He comes to the conclusion that..."
These structures help in articulating the impact of language style on reader perception effectively.
