Analysis Paragraph Prompt For The Elephant
Analysis: “The Elephant”
What does Slawomir Mrozek’s “The Elephant” show about human foolishness? The story may be absurd, even ridiculous, but what do his use of exaggeration and irony have to teach us about ourselves? In making your claim and supporting points, make sure to reference specific details from Mrozek’s text.
OR
Although Slawomir Mrozek addresses Polish communism specifically in “The Elephant,” how does this story apply to any social institution (family, school, corporation, government agencies, etc.)? In making your claim and supporting points, make sure to reference specific details from Mrozek’s text.
Suggested length: 250-350 words, typed and double-spaced
Rough draft due on Schoology by 3:00 Tuesday, January 20.
Suggested literary devices to examine (no more than 2-3; underline each one you use): metaphor, exaggeration, irony, allegory, analogy, conflict, climax, resolution, absurdity, moral, theme,
Goals:
In the Socratic seminar, we explored the theme of the story and investigated how all the pieces fit together. This is your chance to cement your understanding!
Support every idea with textual examples (quote and cite!)
Use transitions to connect ideas.
Suggested structure:
I. Introduction/claim (2-3 sentences)
II. Idea/example 1 (supports claim)
III. Context and quote
IV. Explain HOW idea/example 1 supports your claim
V. Idea/example 2(supports claim)
VI. Context and quote
VII. Explain HOW idea/example 2 supports your claim
VIII. Idea/example 3 (supports claim)
IX. Context and quote
X. Explain HOW idea/example 3 supports your claim
XI. Pull it all together and conclude (2-3 sentences)
What does Slawomir Mrozek’s “The Elephant” show about human foolishness? The story may be absurd, even ridiculous, but what do his use of exaggeration and irony have to teach us about ourselves? In making your claim and supporting points, make sure to reference specific details from Mrozek’s text.
OR
Although Slawomir Mrozek addresses Polish communism specifically in “The Elephant,” how does this story apply to any social institution (family, school, corporation, government agencies, etc.)? In making your claim and supporting points, make sure to reference specific details from Mrozek’s text.
Suggested length: 250-350 words, typed and double-spaced
Rough draft due on Schoology by 3:00 Tuesday, January 20.
Suggested literary devices to examine (no more than 2-3; underline each one you use): metaphor, exaggeration, irony, allegory, analogy, conflict, climax, resolution, absurdity, moral, theme,
Goals:
In the Socratic seminar, we explored the theme of the story and investigated how all the pieces fit together. This is your chance to cement your understanding!
Support every idea with textual examples (quote and cite!)
Use transitions to connect ideas.
Suggested structure:
I. Introduction/claim (2-3 sentences)
II. Idea/example 1 (supports claim)
III. Context and quote
IV. Explain HOW idea/example 1 supports your claim
V. Idea/example 2(supports claim)
VI. Context and quote
VII. Explain HOW idea/example 2 supports your claim
VIII. Idea/example 3 (supports claim)
IX. Context and quote
X. Explain HOW idea/example 3 supports your claim
XI. Pull it all together and conclude (2-3 sentences)