PROJECT: OUTLINE Constructing an outline is an excellent way of organizing a literary critique. In this project, you will practice organizing your
thoughts
OBJECTIVES
Construct a sample outline
Instructions:
In the following table, items are listed that might appear in a literary critique. In the first column are the major points in the
second columnare minor points to be used support of the major ideas. Use them to write an outline in standard outline
form. Use two subpoints under each main point. You will then have the basis for a sample outline that will help you in
planning your own literary critique
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Note: This story
about a young man visiting a Western dude ranch
Subpoints
Main points
Reader who enjoys stories about animals
Weaknesses in the story
Summary of the plot
idea that horses are intelligent
Recommendations
readers logical plot
Identification of the setting
Delightful characters
Harry Jones
Strengths in the story
Author's purpose
Entertainment for the rende
Examples of writing styles
Exciting events
Humorous quotations
Identification of characters
Figures of speech used
Old Paint, the horse
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