Instructions for Post 5

Discussion of Character in your novel

Briefly, but using complete sentences, answer the following questions:
1.  Who is the main character of your novel?
2.  What do we know about this character?
3.  What do we need to know about this character?
4.  What are his/her major strengths?
5.  What are his/her major weaknesses?
6.  Do you trust him/her?  Why or why not?

Now:
Write a "perfect" paragraph in which you explain to me why you would or would not want to be friends with this character.  Remember:  topic sentence, three points with support for each, conclusion.

You are encouraged to incorporate direct quotations from the text which will help to support your opinion.

Reminder:  Always name your novel and author at the beginning of your paragraph AND give a bibliographic entry for your novel at the end.

Instructions for Post 4

Poetic Devices in Narrative Texts

            This week I want you to look specifically at the Poetic Style of your novel.

1.     Identify and define ONE poetic device used within your narration to add interest to the writing.  You will have to consult your poetic devices hand out to do this.

2.     Then, include the text excerpt that contains the poetic device and include a properly formatted in-text citation (Author, Title Page).

3.     Finally, explain the purpose of this device to the scene, character or theme of the novel.  Consider the significance of the use of the device.  You may choose to add an image here as well, but be sure to include the MLA style citation for its source.

You may find the page titled MLA Information quite helpful when citing sources and when creating bibliographic entries.