Literary Analysis Worksheet FOR STORY #2
Directions: Follow the format established on this template and answer the following questions. Please use in text citations for direct quotes. Use at least 4 direct quotes in the completion of this worksheet. Answer each in at least 4 complete sentences!!
Title: T h e C a s k o f A m o n t i l l a d o
Author: E d g a r A l l a n P o e
Setting:
Describe where the story is set. Does the place change throughout the story? Describe when the story is set. Does the time change? What is the historical context?
Plot:
Briefly list the main events that are the exposition, rising action, crisis, climax, and resolution in the story. Are there flashbacks or foreshadowing? Are the events believable? Why?
Conflict:
What are the internal and external struggles, questions, or problems that need to be resolved? How are they resolved?
Characters:
Describe the main characters, identifying the protagonist and antagonist. What is each character’s motivation? Are the characters realistic and believable? Why?
Point of View:
Who tells the story? Use the specific terminology. How does the choice of storyteller affect the story?
Theme:
What messages, morals, or universal truths are revealed? Explain these themes.
Symbolism:
What symbols are there in the story? Explain each one.
Literary Techniques:
Briefly explain other literary techniques that were used in the story, such as mood, figurative language, irony, dramatic irony, simile, metaphor, etc. Give specific examples.