T h e C a s k o f A m o n t I l l a d o

 

 

 

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.

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