Wonder by RJ Palacio author analysis

Choosing 2-3 topics that you want to focus on analyzing in your independent book project essay. Remember that the purpose of your essay is to analyze what the author’s argument is and how they persuade you of that argument. You are not limited to the list below. • Allegory • Characterization (think specifically about the types of characters the author includes) • Diction (always add an adjective before the word “diction”; what types of words does the author use?) • Figurative language (metaphor, simile, hyperbole, personification) • Imagery (Is there a specific type used? Religious? Bloody? Romantic? Grotesque? Animal like?) • Plot elements (conflict [inner/outer], foreshadowing, suspense) • Point of view (What is it? Why is that used? Does it shift? If so, why?) • Setting • Text structure: o Narration: telling a story in order to support a thesis  Chronological  Flashbacks  Circular  Nontraditional- like The Things They Carried o Comparison/analogy: showing how two items are similar and/or different, in order to support a thesis o Contrast/juxtaposition: showing how two items are different in order to support a thesis o Synthesis: combining sources to support your argument • Symbolism (Is there a certain type of symbol? Think about color symbolism, religious symbolism, etc.) • Tone (always include an adjective before tone; remember that tone is the author’s attitude towards a subject) • Allusions • Motifs or any purposeful repetition The author uses __(device)__ in order to __ (author’s argument) __. OR In order to __ (author’s argument) __ the author uses __(device)_ Use the book Wonder by RJ Palacio to find 2 or 3 devices from the book and write a complete essay with a good thesis about those devices and must have text evidence in the essay