How to Write an Essay Analyzing Imagery and Figurative Language in a Novel

How is the imagery or figurative language important to the text?

The essay should contain a hook, thesis statement, relevancy, transition sentence, introduction of the problem or issue, explanation of the topic’s significance, a debatable claim and an explanation of how the thesis contributes to the conversation in a meaningful way along with the conclusion. The essay should express your ideas clearly with the use of sensory details. Each paragraph should contain 3-5 sentences expressing your ideas clearly with transition sentences that link one idea in each paragraph to the next. The conclusion should include a restatement of the thesis sentence, final thoughts and a closing statement.

Paragraph 1: Introduction

Begin with an attention-getting statement or hook sentence. Include the title and author of the novel you have chosen. Briefly tell the reader what purpose you believe the imagery and/or figurative language in the novel serves. (There may be multiple purposes: to establish mood or setting, to introduce a character, to advance the plot, etc.) The first paragraph should end with your thesis statement which specifically states what you will be explaining in the body of the essay.

Paragraph 2: How is the imagery or figurative language important to the text? Step One: Find one specific place in the novel that uses imagery or figurative language. Include
a direct quote to show this.

Step Two: Analyze and dissect the quote you provide. This will be written in your own words, and you want to show your understanding of any underlying meaning of the quote.
Paragraph 3: How is the imagery or figurative language important to the text?

Step One: Find one specific place in the novel that uses imagery or figurative language. Include a direct quote to show this.

Step Two: Analyze and dissect the quote you provide. This will be written in your own words, and you want to show your understanding of any underlying meaning of the quote.

Paragraph 4: How is the imagery or figurative language important to the text? Step One: Find one specific place in the novel that uses imagery or figurative language. Include
a direct quote to show this.

Step Two: Analyze and dissect the quote you provide. This will be written in your own words, and you want to show your understanding of any underlying meaning of the quote.

Paragraph 5: Conclusion

Restate the thesis using different language using phrases such as: in conclusion, to wrap things up, in the end, etc. Summarize the analysis made in each body paragraph. Present an overall concluding statement based on the quotes you’ve used and analysis you’ve provided.