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Brave New World by Aldous Huxley : Novel Analysis Assignment

DUE—March 29, 2013

All projects must be typed (12pnt, times new roman, single spaced, 1” margins using Microsoft Word)

Any assignment turned in late will receive a grade no higher than a 70.

The entire project MUST be completed and have NO aspects of plagiarism (((THAT INCLUDES NOT COPYING AND PASTING AND IF YOUPARAPHRASE AN APPROPRIATE MLA CITIATION MUST BE INCLUDED AT THE BOTTOM OF THAT INDIVIDUAL SECTION)))

Label and separate individual sections

You may use bullet points for only the following sections:

  • Form/structure/plot
  • Point –of-view
  • Character
  • Setting
  • Concrete detail
  • Symbolism
  • Figurative language
  • Ironic devices
  • Memorable quotes
  • Vocabulary log

All other sections require paragraph explanations

Make sure to answer ALL parts for each section

Standards / Assignment / Does Not Complete any of the Requirements / Completes Half of the Requirements / Completes the Majority of the Requirements
ELACC10RL1 / Title, Author, Genre, # of pages, Copyright date / Score of 0 / Score of 2 / Score of 3
ELACC10RI3 / THE AUTHOR AND HIS TIMES:
Born/died: biographical information important to the understanding of the novel; important community, national and world events that influenced the author and the novel; other artistic or literary influences; critical responses and literary standing during lifetime. / Score of 0 / Score of 2 / Score of 3
ELACC10RL5 / FORM, STRUCTURE, AND PLOT:
How is the novel organized? Length? Chapters? Discuss such techniques as flashbacks or dream sequences, stream of consciousness, chronological order of events, foreshadowing, parallel events, multiple, complex or simple plot. How much time is covered? Compare and contrast beginning and ending. / Score of 0 / Score of 2 / Score of 3
ELACC10RI6 / POINT OF VIEW (NARRATIVE PERSPECTIVE):
Is the novel written in first (I),
second (you) or third (he/she) person point of view? It is written in present or past tense? If in the first person, is he/she the protagonist or an observer? If in third person, is he/she omniscient (knowing everything), limited omniscient (knowing one character most often), or objective (no subjective commentary by the narrator)? Are there any shifts in point of view during the novel? (Shifts might come from the changed view(s) of the narrator or from different narrators) What effect does the author achieve with the point of view and what seems to be his/her purpose? / Score of 0 / Score of 2 / Score of 3
ELACC10RL3 / CHARACTER:
General comments: Flat/round? Static dynamic? Believable? How are
they revealed? How complex? How many? Protagonist/antagonist? Role of minor characters? Describe 4-6 central characters: name, age, 3 descriptive adjectives, appearance, personality, function in the novel, a key quote that reveals the character with an explanation of what the quote reveals. / Score of 0 / Score of 3 / Score of 5
ELACC10RL3 / SETTING:
Where and when does the novel occur? How is the environment described? Any symbolic meanings in the setting? How does the author use the setting? What atmosphere/mood is created by the setting? How important is the setting to the novel? / Score of 0 / Score of 2 / Score of 3
ELACC10RL4 / DICTION:
Analyze the author's word choices. First discuss the work in general: is the language formal, informal, vernacular. .. ? Explain and give an example from the text. Does the author use much imagery? Metaphoric and/or ironic devices? Is the language plain? Flowery? Concise? Strong? Lyrical? How does diction indicate social status. education, region? How much dialogue is used? How different is the dialogue from the narrative voice? How distinct is the dialogue from character to character? Select three passagesfeaturing 3 different plot segments. Copy the segments and include in your report. Comment on how diction helps define character, set tone, further theme, etc. / Score of 0 / Score of 5 / Score of 10
ELACC10RL4 / SYNTAX: (word order/pattern)Analysis of sentence and phrase patterns.
1. Make general observations: Are the sentences predominately simple-\complex. What about length? Level of formality? Any fragments? Rhetorical questions? Parallel structure? Repetitions? Are sentences loose, periodic? Isthere much variety to the sentence pattern? How does the author use syntax to create rhyme and flow of the language? How does the author use syntax to create rhythm and flow of the language? How does the author use syntax to enhance effect and support meaning?
2.Using one of the same passages from the diction section above, focus on the author's syntax. What effect is he/she creating? Comment on how these choices help define character, set tone, further theme / Score of 0 / Score of 5 / Score of 10
ELACC10RL4 / CONCRETE DETAIL/IMAGERY:
Words or phrases that appeal to the five senses (must provide examples and explanations for all 5 senses) – most commonly visual. Look for recurrent images. What function does the imagery seem to have? Use direct quotations from text to support observations. / Score of 0 / Score of 3 / Score of 5
ELACC10RL4 / SYMBOLISM:
When an image is used to suggest another meaning it becomes a symbol (i.e., dove for peace, red for passion). Is the novel highly symbolic? Allegorical? Point out images used as symbols and explain what each symbolizes. What function does symbolism seem to serve in the novel? Use direct quotations to support observations. / Score of 0 / Score of 3 / Score of 5
ELACC10RL4 / FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE: Language is not literal. Metaphorical devices link meaning: Most common devicesinclude metaphor, simile, personification and illusion. Point out examples (at least 5and direct quotations)and discuss how they are used by the author and how often. / Score of 0 / Score of 2 / Score of 3
ELACC10RL4 / IRONIC DEVICES:
Irony adds extra dimensions to meaning and sets up special understanding between the reader and writer. The most common include verbal, situational, or dramatic. Other types are paradox, oxymoron, euphemism, hyperbole, or litotes (understatement). Point out at least 3 examples (use direct quotes) and discuss how they are used and how often. / Score of 0 / Score of 2 / Score of 3
ELACC10RL4 / TONE:
Author's attitude toward subject, characters and reader. Could be playful, serious, angry, ironic, formal, somber, satiric, etc. Generally an author uses a limited variety of tones, often two or three complementary ones. Discuss the book's tone and observe how the author creates it through plot, diction, syntax, imagery, and figurative devices. Use direct quotationsfrom text to support observations. / Score of 0 / Score of 2 / Score of 3
ELACC10RL2 / THEME:
The theme refers to the book's controlling idea or central insight. Identify the book's central theme. Identify any prominent secondary themes. Express as statement and
predicate, not a word or phrase (i.e. Wrong: "loyalty" or "loyalty to country"; Right: Loyalty to country often inspires heroic self sacrifice"). Discuss any motifs you can identify. (Motifs: dominate ideas in a work of literature, a part of a major theme. It may consist of a character,
a recurrent image or verbal pattern.) Discuss author's intention. / Score of 0 / Score of 5 / Score of 10
ELACC10RL2 / SIGNIFICANCE OF TITLE:
What message does the author want to convey with the title?Does the meaning of the title change for the reader from pre to post reading? From where didthe author derive the title? / Score of 0 / Score of 3 / Score of 5
ELACC10RL1 / MEMORABLE QUOTES:
Choose five to eight quotes from the novelthat capture theessence of plot, character or style. DISCUSS the significance to the work. / Score of 0 / Score of 2 / Score of 3
ELACC10L4 / Vocabulary Log:
As you read, you will make a vocabulary list of 50words you don't know. Quote the page numberfor each word used and record the dictionary definition and the sentence in which the words appear. / Score of 0 / Score of 15 / Score of 25

Score ______/100 points