Getting Started with Literary Analysis – Level 5 Sentence Template | Writer’s Purpose

Writer’s Purpose: The larger and overarching goal that the writer has when it comes to use of a particular literary choice.

Level 5 Sentence Template:

Version 1:

Last name of author + ‘s + use of + literary choice + textual reference + has connotations of + proximal inference + ,+ suggesting that + far from contrast + broader inference + This has the effect of making the reader feel + reader’s emotions + reader-specific broader insight + Ultimately, through this use of + aforementioned literary choice(s) + , + last name of author + is able to showcase/establish + broadest inference.

Example:

Robert’s use of the juxtaposition “bloodied rose” has connotations of tragic love, suggesting that the love story between John and Elisa, far from ending in bliss, is instead likely to end in tragedy and violence. This has the effect of making the reader feel a sense of foreboding and anxiety as they await the tragic doom being hinted throughout the text. Ultimately, through the use of juxtaposition, Robert establishes and showcases how amorous adventures often end in tragedy.

Robert’s use of the simile “crept like a rat” has connotations of sneakiness and evasion, suggesting that “the suspicious man”, far from being a trustworthy and dependable presence, is instead an unreliable presence that can escape at the tap of a finger. This has the effect of making the reader feel a sense of apprehension and distrust when it comes to Constantine. Ultimately, through the use of simile, Robert showcases and establishes the idea that appearance can often be deceptive.

Robert’s use of the visual image “green monster” has connotations of intimidation and fear, suggesting that Raymond, far from confronting a timid figure, instead witnesses a figure that he finds hard to challenge. This has the effect of making the reader feel a sense of worry in relation to Raymond who is up against a challenge that seems insurmountable. Ultimately, through the use of visual imagery, Robert establishes and showcases the significance of courage and how important it is not to cower in the face of fear.

Version 2:

Last name of author+ ‘s + use of + literary choice + textual reference + evokes the idea of + proximal inference + ,+ suggesting that + far from contrast + broader inference + This has the effect of making the reader feel + reader’s emotions + reader-specific broader insight + Ultimately, through this use of + aforementioned literary choice(s) + , + last name of author + is able to showcase/establish + broadest inference.

Example:

Robert’s use of the juxtaposition “bloodied rose” evokes the idea of tragic love, suggesting that the love story between John and Elisa, far from ending in bliss, is instead likely end in tragedy and violence. This has the effect of making the reader feel a sense of foreboding and anxiety as they await the tragic doom being hinted throughout the text. Ultimately, through the use of juxtaposition, Robert establishes and showcases how amorous adventures often end in tragedy.

Version 3:

Last name of author+ ‘s + use of + literary choice + textual reference + conjures up the idea of + proximal inference + ,+ suggesting that + far from contrast + broader inference + This has the effect of making the reader feel + reader’s emotions + reader-specific broader insight + Ultimately, through this use of + aforementioned literary choice(s) + , + last name of author + is able to showcase/establish + broadest inference.

Robert’s use of the juxtaposition “bloodied rose” conjures up the idea of tragic love, suggesting that the love story between John and Elisa, far from ending in bliss, is instead likely end in tragedy and violence. This has the effect of making the reader feel a sense of foreboding and anxiety as they await the tragic doom being hinted throughout the text. Ultimately, through the use of juxtaposition, Robert establishes and showcases how amorous adventures often end in tragedy.

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