Major Works Data Sheet – NOVELS
Title:
Genre:
Characteristics of the Genre
Author:
Date of Original Publication:
Historical Information / Background / Context
Bibliographical Information about the Author:
Plot Summary:
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Major Works Data Sheet – NOVELS
Describe Author’s Style
Name
At least 2 (cited) examples from text
Which demonstrate the style.
Characters
Role in Narrative
Significance
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Adjectives
Major Works Data Sheet – NOVELS
Setting(s)
Include all significant locations & locales.
Significance of Opening Scene
Significance of Ending, or Closing Scene
Symbols …
and their Meaning (at least 5)
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Possible Themes (at least 3)
Themes: * Must make a general statement about life.
* Do NOT specifically refer to, or mention, the work itself, or any specific character in it.
* Must be stated in a complete sentence.
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Major Works Data Sheet – NOVELS
On This Page:
Three (3) memorable quotes from the novel, which, taken together, can sum up the entire novel:
 In RED, write each quote, remember to number and cite (page number) the quotes
 In GREEN, follow each quote with a minimum of two sentences of COMMENTARY, explaining the
SIGNIFICANCE of the quote, and what it illustrates in the novel.
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