Name: ___________________________________
Narrative Essay Analysis
For EACH of the narrative essay examples assigned,
answer the following questions. If your intention is to
submit this handwritten, ensure that your work is legible.
Otherwise, please use the shared google doc to type
your responses and submit online. Each submitted
analysis will be marked out of 10.
IF YOU THINK RACISM DOESN’T EXIST:
1. What is the thesis in your own words? Is it implicit or explicit? Where is it stated or implied in
the essay (include a quote)? (3)
2. What is the dominant tone of the essay? Include a quote that justifies your assertion. (2)
3. Summarize the personal story being shared in 3 sentences or less (focus on the key details
not the minutiae). (2)
4. List and explain 3 literary devices you recognize in the narrative. Include the quotes that
correspond with each device. (3)
LEARNING TO READ
5. What is the thesis in your own words? Is it implicit or explicit? Where is it stated or implied in
the essay (include a quote)? (3)
6. What is the dominant tone of the essay? Include a quote that justifies your assertion. (2)
7. Summarize the personal story being shared in 3 sentences or less (focus on the key details
not the minutiae). (2)
8. List and explain 3 literary devices you recognize in the narrative. Include the quotes that
correspond with each device. (3)