Hints for Test 3

Tolstoy’s The Death of Ivan Illich

Critical Thinking Skill: Analysis and Synthesis

Analysis of a plot:
Conflict
Crisis
Resolution

Analysis of a character:
Round or flat
Static or dynamic
Believable or unbelievable

Analysis of setting:
Time
Place
Socio-economic class

Analysis of theme:
What is the general subject of the work?
Can you determine the author?s position on the subject?
Are there any other subjects explored in the work?
Can you determine the author?s position on them?

Analysis of language:
Figurative language?simile, metaphor, personification
Diction
Tone
Voice

Analysis of symbols and allusions
Are there any symbols?
What types? i.e. natural, social, religious, etc.
Are there any allusions
What types?