Online Analysis: Independent Reading Assignment #1, Literary Nonfiction

1.) List the title and author of your text. 2.) Respond to one of the following question in 500 thoughtful words. List your choice in your response. A. Analyze a central conflict revealed by the author. Explain the conflict and how the author conveys its importance to the reader. B. Analyze a central theme explored by the author. Explain how the author deals with this theme and its impact on the reader. C. Analyze the writing style of the author. Describe his or her unique use of literary and rhetorical techniques and devices and how they contributed to the quality of the text. 3.) Reply to a peer's response in 100 words. What interests you about his or her analysis? What resonates with you?