space.discussion.Craft+&+Story

In this forum, you will be analyzing the author's use of craft (quality) and story-telling in // Go Ask Alice. Specific examples from the text will help the quality of your response. Topics for consideration: // ** **  If you've finished the book **, you can also respond to your thoughts on the Go Ask Alice Controversy regarding the novel's authorship.
 * ** // Is the story well-written? // **
 * Is point-of-view used effectively? Are other literary devices (metaphor, dialogue, imagery) used effectively?
 * Is the character's voice realistic?
 * Is the plot line well-developed and realistic?
 * ** // Does the effect of the book change when readers know its edited by Dr. Beatrice Sparks as opposed to Anonymous? // **
 * ** // Is it OK for the book to still be published with an anonymous author? Is this misleading in any way? // **


 * REMEMBER: **
 * The title of your post should indicate a key idea or focus of your response.
 * All posts should demonstrate an understanding and completion of reading assignments.
 * All posts should be at least 250 words (two well-developed paragraphs).
 * All posts should specifically reference examples and (if necessary) quotations from the text.
 * ** All posts due by the end of the day Friday ** (whatever "end of the day" means to you).

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