1. look up the author of “The blue Geranium”’s background and relate the author’s background to the novel he wrote, including real-life connections. displays a clear, in-depth understanding of the content of the text (no errors in factual information and background research, while also discussing new knowledge)
2. relates “The blue Geranium” to two other novels and finds some content that connects to the theme “what makes us human” Include connections between the story and other course content.
4. Each of the three novels asks two difficult questions with answers. Questions should be creative and thought-provoking questions, and make connections between texts.
Provide in-depth analysis of literary devices and story structure.
5..Find below 3 prats for “The blue Geranium”1.elements of fiction (setting, characters, plot, conflict, point of view, thematic mood and tone) 2.detective fiction genre Hard-boiled = cunning and violent; the detective is involved in violent events
Soft-boiled = realistic but optimistic and sometimes humorous; the detective is obviously professional/semi-professional
Cozy = relaxed, little violence; amateur crime solvers in small towns
police procedures = follow professional detectives and accurate police procedures to apprehend criminals
Locked room = seems impossible to solve
3. Literary devices.( 5+)
Types of literary devices. Metaphorical devices are: imagery/sensory language, simile, metaphor, extended metaphor, simile, exaggerated idiom; sound devices are: repetition, rhyme, simile, consonance, harmony, onomatopoeia; other literary devices are: symbolism, allusion, paradox, aphorism, epigram, satire, verbal irony, situational irony, dramatic irony, sarcasm, and paradox.
