Sample Passage analyses for ISU Journal Response 1 Photocopy 2 passages that you feel illustrate the theme. Analyze the text to see how the author conveys this theme, i.e. through his/her use of literary terms, and patterns, etc. Let's look at my ISU novel Handle With Care by Jodi Picoult.

Passage 1 theme repetition metaphor

pathetic fallacy contrast symbol foreshadowing

Passage 2 symbolism theme pattern

theme

Possible themes: Fragility of life or nature Fragility of relationships

Include a works cited page Now, begin to draft your written response journal by discussing the theme and author's use of literary terms. Cite reference each quotation. Include a works cited page Works Cited page: Picoult, L. Handle With Care. New York: Washington Square Press, 2009. Print