Book+Cards+(fiction)+Instructions

** Directions: ** On 5x8 index cards give the following information about your novel. Use only __one__ card per topic. You may write on the backs of the cards. If you do not write neatly, please print. Do __not__ type the material and print/paste it on to a card. Write each card in complete sentences. Do not use any abbreviations or contractions. Make sure that you number each card and put your name on the back of each card. These will be **due on the __first day of class.__** Each card is worth 15 points. Anything turned in late will be penalized five points per day. **Please note that some books on this list may contain subject matter that is for a more mature reader; the book may include offensive language, violence, or graphic/explicit scenes. Please choose a book that suits not only your interest, but also one that your parents agree is acceptable for you to read.** Give the title of the book, the author and publication information in MLA format. Describe the author’s style and give a quote (with page number) that demonstrates his style. What is the setting of the story? Give a quote that represents or describes the setting (with page number). Identify two characters giving (A) their role in the story, (B) a characteristic quote by the character( with page number), and a physical description of the character. What is the significance of the opening scene and the significance of the closing scene. Briefly give the plot of the work. Find 3 examples of figurative language in the novel. Include the quote in which the figurative language is found, along with the page number and the type of device used. This can include but is not limited to simile, metaphor, personification. Explain the significance of the title and tell how it does or does not tie into the theme (of course, you will have to state the theme as well in order to write this card!) Write a review of the book. You might want to read some book reviews in the Sunday paper, in such local magazines as //Portico, Southern Living// or even online to see what a book review contains. You will be giving a short summary of the plot along with an evaluation of the book’s believability and readability. You will need to rate the novel with 1-5 stars (5 being the best; 1, the worst) with an explanation for that rating. ** Along with those note cards, you will create a ¼ poster board advertisement for the book. Be sure to include the title and the author as well as any hooks to interest the rest of us in reading the book as well. This poster is worth _____20_______points and will also be due on the first day of class **.
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