Question

responding to literary fiction
when critically engaging with literary fiction, you should consider all of the above. that does not mean that you have to address each building block, literary device, and feature of context every time that you discuss or write about a story. it does, however, mean that you should be aware that any of these may be significant to a proper understanding - likely, more than one per story. an analysis that fails to address multiple elements is incomplete

assignment

1. read the magic shop by hg wells, which is attached to the end of this worksheet, and complete some research about the context of the story. identify and reflect about as many of the elements we have reviewed, as possible, using the attached table - or create your own, if you need more space. (10 marks.)
2. then choose two or three elements to focus on and write an analytical paragraph. your paragraph will be marked according to the literary analysis paragraph rubric which is on the next page. (15 marks.)

	identified element	example	impact

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literary devices

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context

Explanation:

This is an assignment related to literary analysis of "The Magic Shop" by HG Wells. It requires reading the story, researching its context, identifying literary elements like building - blocks and literary devices, and reflecting on them. Then, two or three elements should be chosen to write an analytical paragraph using a provided rubric.

Answer:

1. First, read "The Magic Shop" by HG Wells as assigned. Research the story's context, such as the time period it was written, the author's life and other works that might have influenced it.
2. Use the provided table (or create your own) to identify building - blocks (e.g., characters, setting, plot), literary devices (e.g., foreshadowing, symbolism, irony), and aspects of context. For each identified element, provide an example from the story and explain its impact on the overall narrative or reader experience.
3. After identifying multiple elements, choose two or three to focus on. In the analytical paragraph, start with a topic sentence that clearly states the elements you are analyzing. Then, provide evidence from the text in the form of quotes or specific examples. Analyze how these elements contribute to the story's themes, mood, or character development. Conclude the paragraph by summarizing the overall significance of the elements you analyzed.