Book Review Flashcards

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Written literary criticism which gives readers heads up about a certain book without spoiling its story

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Book review

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this is done by analyzing and describing the story

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Book Review

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-summary of the story
-at the back of the book

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Synopsis

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It includes information about a book like its title and author

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Introduction

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gives the backround of the story where readers will be able to understand what the story is about and where it is headed

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Introduction

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-it describe the attributes and emotions of the characters in the story

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Characterization

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-act of creating and describing characters in literature

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Characterization

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Two types of characterization

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Direct characterization
Indirect characterization

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9
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a narrator may give the information, or a character in the story may do it

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direct characterization

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known as explicit characterization, concist of the author telling the audience what a character is like

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Direct characterization

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process of revealing a characters personality, traits, or motivations through their actions, thoughts,and dialogue, rather than through direct statements or descriptions by the author

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indirect characterization

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the character makes statements that imply or suggest something abt themselves, usually in dialogue

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Speech

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the character thinks or feels in a way that reveals something about who they are

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Thoughts

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unlike speech, this observe only by the reader and the character them self

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Thoughts

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15
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the reader sees how other characters react to them and follow their lead

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Effect

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a character has on other characters says something about them

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Effect

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-this is often the most powerful form of indirect characterization, but also oneof the hardest to pull off bcs it’s more nuanced
-characters own actions demonstrate what kind of person they are

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Action

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you can use it for both direct and indirect characterization

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Looks

19
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sometimes a characters appearance tells the reader something about them

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Looks

20
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the analysis of this, seeks to examine the way the introduction, the suspense, the climax, and the conclusion are written

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Plot

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It looks after the element of suspense that could keep the readers hooked

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Plot

22
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-identify the main this part of the book and analyze how they are developed throughout the story
-consider how the themes are expressed through the characters, plot, and setting

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Themes

23
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-design of the book
-consider how they contribute to the overall aesthetic and mood of the book

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Artwork

24
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-analyze how well the author delivers the story and conveys their message
-consider the use of symbolism, metaphor, and other literary devices

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Delivery

25
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-this is like a conclusion wherein final comments and overall critiques are expressed
-this is also where the book is rated based on the reviewer’s opinion and standards

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Final verdict

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STEPS IN WRITING A BOOK REVIEW

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  1. Choose a book, read it thoroughly
  2. Write the book review, try to describe the book and express your thoughts about it.
  3. Reread and revise your book review. (You can also ask a peer to do it)
  4. Share your book review
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save readers time, prepare them for what they will find and offer them a greater chance of connecting with a particular book, even before they read the first page

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Book reviews