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Reading Blog Writing Prompts:

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1. Authors use the following methods to develop the overarching theme over the course of the novel: key events,
characters' actions and interactions, conflict, and setting. First, identify the overarching theme in your novel and then
discuss two methods the author uses to convey this message.
2. Collect seven details that create the physical setting of the novel. Discuss how these details influence the mood
(how the text makes you feel).
3. Identify an example of internal conflict experienced by either the protagonist or the antagonist. Discuss how the
conflict arises, how the character handles the conflict, and how his/her decision affects the overall arching conflict of
the novel or plot development.
4. Choose one main event from your reading selection this week and discuss how this specific event propels the
action forward (builds plot), reveals aspects of a character (characterization), or provokes a decision.
5. Identify at least two examples of figurative language (simile, metaphor, hyperbole, personification, idiom, imagery,
etc.) and discuss why the author chose to express his/her ideas in this manner. Analyze what tone the author is
attempting to establish with the reader.
6. The relationship between characters is typically important to a story. With whom is the protagonist's most influential
relationship (positive or negative)? Discuss how this relationship propels the action forward (builds plot), reveals
aspects of a character (characterization), or provokes a decision.
7. Identify the point-of-view and discuss how the author develops the perspective of the character or narrator. Then,
evaluate how the point-of-view influences a reader's attitude towards the protagonist or antagonist.
8. Name the protagonist or antagonist of the novel. Provide a detailed analysis of his/her characterization. Based on
your analysis, explain how the character's growth occurs as the plot moves toward a resolution.
9. If your novel has chapter titles, discuss the ones that relate to the section of the book you're currently reading.
Specifically, evaluate the purpose of the chapter titles (e.g. foreshadowing, inferences, predicting, misdirection,etc.)
and how they are meant to influence the reader.
10. Describe the background of your story. Discuss what point the reader enters the story, and then explain what
happened before the story started, and describe how the reader learns this information. Lastly, analyze whether the
delivery of the background information is important to the plot development.
11. How does the character's memory (flashbacks) play a role in the development of the plot? Discuss the
significance of the flashbacks. Then, determine whether the character's recollections are reliable. In other words,
does the reader trust the character's perspective? Why or why not?
12. Identify at least one recurring symbol in the novel. Remember, symbols are most likely colors, objects,
seasons/weather, or animals that are used to convey a deeper, abstract meaning. Discuss the purpose of the
symbol/s. Would the characters recognize the symbols or are they used for the benefit of the reader only?
13. After you have finished the novel, go back and reread the first few chapters. Do you discover new information or
uses of literary elements (irony, foreshadowing, symbolism, etc.) that you missed on your first read? Identify 1-3
examples and discuss how a second read enhances the readers understanding. Warning: If you find no new
information, don't answer this prompt!
14. Describe the nature of the relationship between the protagonist and antagonist. Include their history together and
details of their relationship. Discuss the significance of their relationship to the plot development of the book.
15. Consider the central conflict (or conflicts) in the book you have chosen to read and describe it in detail.
Descriptions should address how the conflict began, what characters were involved in it, how the conflict affects the

characters, and the way the conflict is eventually resolved. What do you think of the resolution? Is it satisfying? Would
a different solution have been better?
16. What did you like most about this section of the story? Why?
17. What did you dislike about this section of the story? Why?
18. Who is your favorite character in the story? Describe them and explain why they are your favorite.
19. Which character do you dislike the most? Explain.
20. What is the most important event that happened in the section you read today? Why do you think it is important?
21. Which traits in the main character do you admire? Which traits do you dislike? Explain your feelings.
22. Predict the ending of the book. Explain why you think this is what will happen.
23. Compare and contrast the style of the author of your current book to the style of another author you recently read.
How are they alike? How do they differ? Which one do you prefer and why?
24. Did something happen in your book that you didn't expect? What was it that happened? Why were you surprised?
25. Compare the roles of a major and a minor character. Describe the impact of the characters on the plot.
26. Compare and contrast the protagonist and antagonist in your story.
27. What is the author's tone (attitude) toward their protagonist or antagonist?
28. Describe the setting. What impact does the setting have on the plot, character development, and theme?
29. What sort of society does the author describe? (How is it set up? What rules are there? What happens to people
who break the rules? Who enforces the rules? etc)
30. Put yourself in the main character's shoes. How does the main character respond to living in this society? How
would you respond to living in the society described in the novel? Would you conform or rebel? Explain.

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