Literary Analysis: The Story of an Hour
By: Kate Chopin
Chopin uses story elements such as diction, syntax, figurative language, and irony to convey a
deeper message about society or human nature. In a few paragraphs explain the following:
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What greater message was Chopin trying to convey and what purpose does the
message serve?
o You may want to refer back to the notes you recorded to prepare for our class
discussion last week.
How do plot, syntax, character development, and setting work together to contribute to
the student’s overall understanding of the “The Story of an Hour”?
o You may want to refer back to the chart you created last week in your notebook.
Rubric: Literary Analysis of “Story of the Hour”
Analysis includes:
Explanation of Chopin’s greater message.
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Evidence from the text that supports your explanation of Chopin’s
greater message.
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Explanation and understanding of how the plot, syntax, character
development, and setting impacted the reader’s understanding of the
overall message.
_______20
Proper use of conventions and spelling.
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Work is legible, neat, and ideas are organized.
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______/100
Comments:
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*Staple the rubric BEHIND your analysis.
*Please make sure your first and last name and period are in
the top right corner of your analysis.