Analysis of an Author's Style An author's style describes his/her particular use of language in telling a story. For example, an author may use mostly short or long sentences or a combination of both. An author also may rely mostly on dialogue or just include a small amount of dialogue in a story. In short, an author generally uses a style that best fits the story he/she is telling, as well as the particular setting of the literary work.

In a detailed essay, choose a particular literary work (i. e., novel, short story, poem), and describe the author's use of style within that work. You might want to include how the author's style suits the subject matter and setting and how it contributes to the overall effect of the piece.

Remember, your essay will be scored based on how well you

develop a multi-paragraph response to the assigned topic that clearly communicates your thesis/controlling idea to the audience;
support your thesis with meaningful examples and references from the text/source, carefully citing any direct quotes;
organize your essay in a clear and logical manner, including an introduction, body, and conclusion;
use transitional strategies to connect your ideas, sentences, and paragraphs;
use well-structured sentences and appropriate language for your audience;
edit your work to conform to the conventions of standard American English.