Commentaries

It has been requested that I post the commentary information for The Canterbury Tales on the blog, but since I do not have the document on my home computer, I cannot do this presently--but will post specifics tomorrow.

Here is something to note for ALL commentaries:

• The focus should be the author's purpose and how this is achieved through literary devices.
• The introduction should include all main points, but they should just be introduced--save quotes to support your claim throughout the body of your commentary.
• The literary devices should be incorporated in each paragraph to explain HOW the author achieves purpose stated in your introduction.
• The conclusion should leave the reader with a final thought about work as a whole.

Final reminders:

• Write in academic language--this means leaving out words that are too informal.
• You need to introduce each paragraph with a topic sentence.
• Each quote needs to be introduced.
• Citations go at the end of sentences.
• Transitions statements should be used to link paragraphs and move paper from point to point.
• Edit your papers! Typos detract from the quality of your paper.

Hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any questions!