Write an essay in which you analyze the symbols Poe uses to achieve his purpose on The Masque of the Red Death.
Link to the TEXT of the Story
Breakdown of the Literary Analysis Essay
Introduction Paragraph
Attention-getter/hook (Set the scene. Do NOT launch right into discussing the details in the story).
Brief summary of story (one sentence)
Thesis statement (State Poes overall purpose along with the TWO specific symbols you will be analyzing)
Body Paragraph 1
Topic Sentence (state the main idea of this paragraph – state which symbol you are going to analyze
Supporting sentences
Provide example of symbol (include quotes as evidence)
Explain what effect the symbol has on the audience
Explanation of how it connects to his overall purpose
Concluding Sentence (wrap it all up)
Body Paragraph 2
Topic Sentence (state the main idea of this paragraph – state which symbol you are going to analyze
Supporting sentences
Provide example of symbol (include quotes as evidence)
Explain what effect the symbol has on the audience
Explanation of how it connects to his overall purpose
Concluding Sentence (wrap it all up)
Conclusion Paragraph
Rephrase thesis statement
Summarize the two symbols you analyzed
Final statement – mic drop – Options to do this:
Answer the question So what? — Why should the reader care about Poes purpose?
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