Literary Analysis • Essay Writing • Grammar Essentials
What is Literary Analysis?
It examines how authors use language and structure to convey meaning. Always analyze, not
summarize.
Core Literary Elements
1 Theme: central message (freedom, identity)
2 Characterization: how characters are built
3 Symbolism: deeper meaning through objects
4 Tone: author's attitude
5 Point of View: narrative perspective
Essay Structure (A+ Method)
1 Introduction: hook + thesis
2 Body: point, evidence, explanation
3 Conclusion: restate + insight
High-Level Vocabulary
illustrates • conveys • emphasizes • reinforces • highlights • suggests
Common Mistakes
1 Summarizing instead of analyzing
2 Informal language
3 Weak thesis
4 No evidence
Grammar Essentials
1 Use present tense: The author shows
2 Subject-verb agreement
3 No slang or contractions