A critique of To Kill a Mockingbird

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A critique of To Kill a Mockingbird With a Critical Eye A critique of To Kill a Mockingbird

What does CRITIQUE mean? to discuss or comment on something such as a creative work, giving an assessment of its good and bad qualities

What do you think Harper Lee’s purpose was for writing the book?

What is her message. Do you agree with her message What is her message? Do you agree with her message? Explain why or why not.

Of the literary elements in the novel which one(s) do you feel are the strongest: stylistic devices, figurative language, symbolism, local color, and setting, plot, or theme

Stylistic Devices In literature and writing, a stylistic device is the use of any of a variety of techniques to give an auxiliary meaning, idea, or feeling to the literal or written. Examples Figurative Language - Word Choice Sound Techniques - Sentence Stucture Structure - Symbols Irony - Imagery

Figurative Language Any language that goes beyond the literal meaning of words in order to furnish new effects or fresh insights into an idea or a subject. Examples simile, metaphor, and alliteration.

Symbolism The practice of representing things by means of symbols or of attributing symbolic meanings or significance to objects, events, or relationships

Local Color interesting characteristic features: unusual or traditional features of a particular place that make it interesting

Setting The description of where the story takes place

Plot The exposition, rising actions, climax, falling actions, and resolution of the story What happens in the story.

Theme The message an author is trying to send while writing their story A MORAL

Give and example from the text of To Kill a Mockingbird that supports your opinions about Lee’s mastery of Literary Elements

Describe the main characters Describe the main characters. Would you like to know any of them in real life? Explain.

Are there any parts of Lee’s novel that you feel need work or are somewhat flawed? Describe them, and specify how they could be fixed.

Is to Kill a Mockingbird a book you would recommend to others? Explain?