Literature analysis

Unlock the magic of literature! Discover why literary analysis makes reading deeper, more fun and makes you smarter 🤓

I've written about Teaching Channel before, and I'll be writing from time to time about a particular great idea I've found there. If you haven't already joined, remember that it's FREE, and signing up takes less than a minute! One of the many great Tch video clips shows middle school teacher Meagan Berkowitz teaching a poetry lesson using the SIFT Method - Symbol, Imagery, Figurative Language, and Tone or Theme. It's less than 5 minutes long, and well worth watching to see her interaction…

In this post, I break down how I approach teaching literary analysis writing to my students in an introductory children's literature course.

Edexcel Frankenstein notes and quotes,grade nine analysis,context and intentions

Over the years, my students have come to sessions seeking help with literary devices. They have expressed confusion over the terms: literary devices, literary terms, literary elements and figurative language, and they also struggle with the many definitions. What are Literary Devices, Literary Terms, Literary Elements and Figurative Language? Literary Devices are creative writing strategies used by an author to convey his or her message(s). When used well, literary devices help readers to…

04/12/15 Here I am going to be going into detail in the final understanding of my research into semiotics, I learnt about three parts of semiotics that are just as important as the other parts. The…

How to read a poem - study and revise English literature poetry analysis

Have you ever found yourself staring at a book, wondering how to delve deeper into its meaning? Wondered how literary scholars unravel the mysteries of books, deciphering hidden meanings and appreciating the artistry within? Literary analysis is like peeling back the layers of an onion; it helps y