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Literary Analysis T-Chart Literary Analysis Essay Rubric After reading several short stories by Mark Twain write a literary analysis of one story describing how Twain uses literary devices to provide and enhance the satire that speaks to society's need to look at themselves and their follies and foibles in the hope of making an improvement in the foolishness and corruption of society. Support the understanding of satire with references to the text by describing three specific literary devices Twain uses to help him develop the satire in his story. Rubric Code: BX686CX By hmaury Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 9-12, Undergraduate

Literary Analysis
	Outstanding (N/A)	Above Expectations (N/A)	Meets Expectations (N/A)	Approaches Expectations (N/A)
Literary Device	Outstanding Evidence draws on direct quotations often to support argument with persusasive and effective choices in evidence.	Above Expectations Evidence is believable, introduced in context, and supports argument.	Meets Expectations Evidence is present and sometimes supports argument.	Approaches Expectations Evidence given doesn't support argument.
Explanation/Analysis	Outstanding Creative/original thought interpreting the evidence. Shows a deep and thorough understanding of the desired effect.	Above Expectations Convincing interpretation of text evidence to support argument. Shows a thorough understanding of the desired effect.	Meets Expectations Supports argument of the term, though ideas may be obvious or basic. somewhat repetitive in your analysis.	Approaches Expectations Ideas/evidence not well explained in body paragraphs. Evidence not used to connect to the desired effect.