Literary analysis requires close attention to characters and setting, conflict and plot, and symbols and themes in literature. When applying this to your exam, approach it with a fresh technique, a confident voice, and a sophisticated style to wow those essay readers!

Remember… there is more to analysis than simply passing an exam. Creating projects to explore the complexities of the text can help you dive even deeper into your understanding of the novel studies we do in class. Explore the sample projects below from Shirley Jackson's The Lottery, look over the exam information, and use the open-ended essay guide to help you in your own writing.

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