AP English Literature AMSCO Guided Notes
8.4: Writing Review I: Literary Analysis
AP English Literature Guided Notes
AMSCO 8.4 - Writing Review I: Literary Analysis
Essential Questions
- How can you communicate in writing an interpretation of a poem that asserts a claim, supports it with evidence, and acknowledges the words and ideas of others?
I. Reviewing the Literary Analysis Process
1. What are the four main categories of written literary analysis that have been developed progressively throughout Units 1-7?
2. How does the thesis statement evolve from Unit 1 to Unit 4, and what additional elements must it accomplish by Unit 4?
3. What role does commentary play in connecting evidence to the thesis statement in a literary analysis essay?
4. How does the quality and use of evidence change from Unit 1 to Unit 6, and what purposes should strategic evidence serve?
5. What specific elements of composition are added in Units 5 and 6 to enhance coherence and clarity in literary analysis?
6. How does Unit 7 add sophistication to commentary and what role does revision play in strengthening the line of reasoning?
II. Acknowledging the Words and Ideas of Others
1. What is intellectual property and why must writers acknowledge it in their essays?
2. What are the consequences of failing to acknowledge sources, and what is the term for this serious offense?
A. Attribution
1. What is attribution and how does a writer use it to acknowledge the source of an idea or quotation?
2. How should a writer weave attribution into their own commentary while maintaining the integrity of their argument?
3. Why is attribution necessary even when paraphrasing ideas rather than quoting them directly?
B. Citation
1. What is a citation and how does it differ from attribution in terms of format and placement in an essay?
2. What information should a citation include to allow readers to locate and verify the source independently?
C. Reference
1. What is a reference and how does it differ from a citation in terms of the information it provides?
2. Where do references typically appear in an essay and what is the purpose of a bibliography or works cited list?
Key Terms
intellectual property
citation
reference
attribution