AEA’s on Allusions

FIRST . . . You must have a strong assertion what why Knowles would choose to use Biblical allusions in this scene. Think about . . .what do they do? How do they contribute to the scene? The story? Do they reveal something? What?

To make the story more interesting! Knowles did NOT do it To make the story more interesting!

You should NOT write . . . “The use of Biblical allusions adds meaning.” Instead, you need to figure out WHAT that meaning is . . . A deeper spiritual feel? More insight into the relationship between Gene and Finny?

THEN . . . Introduce your evidence: The two Biblical allusions on page 50 MLA format Author, page *Note all holy book, the Koran, the Bible, the Talmud are capitalized BUT not underlined. Introduce your evidence

Introduce your evidence The beach is described as “spectral gray-white,” As their trip comes to a close, Gene describes dawn: Knowles writes, “ The reader learns, “

Analysis You MUST explain how your evidence proves your assertion! If you asserted that the allusions give insight into the friendship of Gene and Finny, then you must explain how . . . You also need to layer your literary terms