Writing a short reaction paper to Kate Chopin’s “The Story of an Hour” I’ve attached the novel down below.
KEY QUESTIONS TO ANSWER BEFORE WRITING A REACTION PAPER TO A WORK OF LITERATURE:
1. What Are Your Feelings about What Was Said?
After you read the piece, jot down a few things about how it made you feel. Did you feel annoyed, sad, happy, glad, or indifferent? If you felt indifferent or the piece didn’t really appeal to you, then jot that down. It can show how the
1. What Are Your Feelings about What Was Said?
After you read the piece, jot down a few things about how it made you feel. Did you feel annoyed, sad, happy, glad, or indifferent? If you felt indifferent or the piece didn’t really appeal to you, then jot that down. It can show how the
author failed to invoke your opinion or feeling on the subject.
2. Are You on the Same Page with the Author?
This is a yes or no question, however, don’t stop there. Explain the reasons why you agreed or disagreed with what the author had to say. Focus on thinking of at least three reasons to support your claims.
This is a yes or no question, however, don’t stop there. Explain the reasons why you agreed or disagreed with what the author had to say. Focus on thinking of at least three reasons to support your claims.
3. Have You Experienced Anything That Can Be Applied to the Main Ideas?
You have been through a lot in your lifetime and in order to really get the most out of this paper, think about whether
You have been through a lot in your lifetime and in order to really get the most out of this paper, think about whether
or not you have had any life experiences that you can apply to the piece. Have you experienced anything that gives you an advantage over others who have read the article/book and does this change your opinion on the topics being
discussed?
4. Do You Have Any Deep Knowledge Regarding the Discussed Topic?
Now think about what you have learned over the years. Does anything that you’ve learned relate to the topic that the reader is discussing? If so, this information can help you write this paper.
5. Did You Have a Different Opinion on the Topic before Reading the Paper?
Before you read the paper, did you have a differing opinion about the topic? How did it change your opinion? Why is this significant? These are some questions that you will want to consider as well.
6. Did the Author Strengthen Your Previous Opinion of the Topic?
Think about whether or not the paper firmed your opinion on the subject and why it did. This will help you decide
whether or not the paper was persuasive and whether it had good evidence.
7. Is the Main Point Supported by Evidence?
Did the paper support the main point? Did the author back up the claims with evidence? This is a vital question that you need to consider.
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