Major Works Data Sheet
Initial Conflict:
Rising Action:
Crisis/Climax:
Falling Action:
Genre:
Point of View:
Plot Summary Outline:
( Two sentences each )
Exposition/Background:
Major Works Data Sheet
MLA Book Citation:
Tan, Amy. The Bonesetter's Daughter. New York: Putnam, 2001.
(Last Name, First. Title. Place of Publication: Publisher, publication date of the book you read.)
Relevant biographical information about author:
Characteristics of the genre:
Original publication date__________
Context of the novel (relevant historical, social, environmental, economical and cultural influences of the work’s original publication date):
Name
Role in work
Characteristics (3-5 adj.)
“Quote” that reveals character, (page number).
Then an explanation - not a translation
Name
Role in work
Characteristics (3-5 adj.)
“Quote” that reveals character, (page number).
Then an explanation - not a translation
Name
Role in work
Characteristics (3-5 adj.)
“Quote” that reveals character, (page number).
Then an explanation - not a translation
Name
Role in work
Characteristics (3-5 adj.)
“Quote” that reveals character, (page number).
Then an explanation - not a translation
Characters
“Quotation” (MLA citation). speaker
Memorable Quotes
Significance of this quote
Examples of Literary Techniques
Choose three different techniques and quotes to discuss
(Imagery, simile, metaphor, hyperbole, personification, onomatopoeia, oxymoron, irony, foreshadowing, etc.) :
“Quotation” (MLA citation). speaker State then discuss each technique listed
Describe the setting
(time and place)
Mood
The atmosphere or emotional condition created in the reader by the piece.
State, then discuss TWO symbols
A symbol must be something tangible or visible , while the idea it symbolizes must be something abstract or universal .
State, then discuss TWO themes
The original statement of theme is a universal idea behind a novel, or the l ife lesson you learned from the work; it does not include plot details, though details should be included in your discussion.)
Significance of opening scene Significance of closing scene
Additional /Personal Comments and Analysis:
MLA List of References
(List where you found information for this assignment): ie. Phillips, Brian and Sekaran, Shanti. SparkNotes on The Outsiders . 23 July 2006 <http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/outsiders/>. ie. Sauder, Diane. MonkeyNotes on The Outsider.
1 August 2006 <http://pinkmonkey.com/booknotes/monkeynotes/pmOutsiders01.asp >
