Literary Criticism WORKSHEET

Composition II:                                                 Research Paper Literary Criticism Worksheet

Directions: For each source, complete the following information:

Title and date of RP Source (Lit. Crit., Bio or Historical) :

Title and date of Publication (book, magazine, website, database) in which article is featured:

Author:

• Briefly explain, in your own words, the main argument the literary critic is making about the poem:

• Provide as evidence at least one sentence from the source revealing that position. (cite quote)

·         Now explain, in your own words what that author is saying.

·         How does this author’s argument relate to the main point (thesis/claim) you are making about this poem? Tie back to your thesis.

·         Does this author’s argument relate to other author’s arguments (literary criticism you have read)? Agree/Disagree? Compare/contrast to develop insights further about the point(s) being made in this literary criticism source.