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Introduction of the story
Coverage of the author's theme and message
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no analysis of the human condition concerning the theme and message
no referencing exists
some awareness of a basic but unsubstantiated theme
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some assessment of human condition
some referencing exists
an ability to develop a basic theme
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ability to choose a deeper theme with some significant analysis of that theme
good referencing exists and some interconnected analysis
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effective analysis of the human condition and its interconnected nature
thorough awareness of archetypal ideas
a superb indepth awareness of the central theme and its sub-themes
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Narrative Technique
Effectiveness of Voice, Tone, Mood and Distance
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simplistic observation of narration
no real assessment of voice, tone, distance or mood
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understands narrative technique with marginal referencing
marginal assessment of voice, tone, distance and mood
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solid awareness and some interpretation of narrative technique
good coverage of usage of voice, tone, distance and mood, plus a sense of why the writer used this approach
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effective understanding of narrative technique and its purpose within the whole story
solid usage of evidence in voice, tone, mood, distance to expand and develop the purpose of the narration
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Patterns of Action, Character and Language
(the threads that bind the story together)
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no patterning assessed
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some patterns identified
but not developed throughout the story
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central patterns explored and assessed within the story
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thorough exploration of the patterns and how they are developed within the story
the central purpose of these patterns to the story's themes/message
an ability to identify the archetypes of the story and the human condition contained within the patterns
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Conclusion and Overall Observations
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no real conclusion to analysis
no observations about story's larger scope in life
insufficient coverage of material
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matter of fact, simplistic conclusion
some observation about life and the story
marginal coverage of the material
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solid conclusion that branches beyond the original thought or observation of theme and message
key observations about the human condition and the story
good coverage of the material
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indepth and expansive conclusions
exemplary observations about human condition
thorough and elaborate coverage of the material
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Grammar, Style and Organization
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incomplete organization and poor use of syntax
weak style
serious grammatical flaws
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basic vocabulary and style
some major grammatical flaws
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good word usage and vocabulary
style is solid
a few grammatical flaws
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sophisticated and fluent style with a cohesive style and vocabulary
no grammatical problems
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