Analyzing short stories and books simply means that as you read, you pay attention to the literary elements that the author used and infer why he may have used them based on the overall text. The best way to do this, particularly if you are writing a literature analysis, is to take a few notes as you read. Along with analyzing the basic elements of character description, setting time and location, think critically about any allegory or lesson the author attempted to communicate. Figurative language and diction used is often included in an analysis because these help the author effectively convey cultures. Figurative language also assists the author in better creating imagery for the reader so include examples of this when writing about setting in the literature analysis. Include details of the plot in the analysis such as rising action, falling action, climax and resolution. Identify the point of view used by the author as well as the overall mood or tone of the text in your literature analysis.
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