Authorial intent = Author' purpose
(in order to....)
You are expected to analyze an author's use of language and literary techniques.
The goal of this analysis is to unveil how the author achieves their purpose and intended effects on the audience.
These are some reminders about expectations for Paper 1.
This paper will test your ability to:
Analyze and evaluate the impact of literary devices/writers’ methods
Develop your own interpretations of a text (in response to a question or technical element)
Use evidence effectively, embedding it throughout your response
Structure and organize a response (both within a paragraph and within an overall argument)
Write using persuasive and sophisticated language to develop your argument
Scroll down to see a deconstruction of key terms and vital advice.
Characterization: relationship between characters.