1. 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.

2. Passage 1
theme
repetition
metaphor

3. pathetic fallacy
contrast
symbol
foreshadowing

4. Passage 2
symbolism
theme
pattern

5. theme

6. Possible themes:
Fragility of life or nature
Fragility of relationships

7. 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, Print