Ishmael uses a variety of literary devices while sharing his story. Review chapters 6-16 and choose one chapter to examine two literary devices used by the author. Consider this as a way to discuss how Ishmael Beah tells his story.
You need:
- A captivating opening sentence
- A thesis statement which makes a claim regarding how Ishmael uses your chosen literary elements to affect the story. (Hint! Literary devices may: build suspense, create mood, develop characters, contrast ideas, demonstrate an emotion (be specific), exhibits conflict, etc.)
- Body paragraph(s) containing:
- Topic sentence(s) supporting a claim made in the thesis
- Evidence (paraphrase, summary, quote) with citations
- Analysis (full explanation regarding how your evidence supports your thesis claim)
- Relevance (why is this relevant/warranted?)
- Concluding statement which leaves your reader feeling satisfied and more knowledgeable. Make a lasting impression.
- Spelling, punctuation, grammar, and proper citations do count!
