Response to Literature Part 1

Compare two characters and their relationship to the elements of mystery. In the introduction paragraph, include a thesis statement about your interpretation of the characters. Compare the characters’ actions as one topic paragraph, appearance in another, and dialogue in another topic paragraph.

Notes Review: Elements of a Mystery

1. Identify the crime.

2. Identify the suspects.

3. Identify the clues by the writer.

   --Check the alibis.

   --Check setting changes.

Writing requirements in a response to literature:

·        a hook

·        a thesis

·        supporting details with page numbers