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QuestionWhy are summaries so hard to write?
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Academic TutorIt's hard to try and remove your opinion from something and just objectively describe what happened. This is actually why I always recommend starting with how you feel about the work before you write anything down. Processing your perspective should make it easier to remove it from the summary. -
QuestionWhat are the main objectives for a book report?
Community AnswerShow your understanding of the book's plot; characters (who they are, how they change); and overall meaning and message (look for motifs and themes). -
QuestionHow can I write a short and snappy book summary?
Community AnswerPretend you are explaining the plot of the book to a friend, then 'translate' what you have written into a more appropriate academic tone.
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QuestionHow do I write a book summary?
Community AnswerInclude the author and title of the book. Introduce the characters, and recount what happens in the book. -
QuestionHow do I start the summary?
Kathy5421Community AnswerYou start a summary by writing what the topic is about, including your thesis statement for the subject. -
QuestionWhat am I supposed to put in a book summary -- am I just supposed to put in the plot, characters and the theme, or am I supposed to include other things, too?
Community AnswerRetell or summarize the book, then relate and make connections to your life. Then, reflect on how you liked the book and your thoughts. When you just do a summary, give an overall explanation on what the book is about -- everything that you mentioned, plus how all those aspects fit together.
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QuestionHow can I write a summary of a scary book?
Community AnswerFollow what the article says, but don't give away big plot twists (a lot of horror book tend to have those, so try to avoid writing them in).
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QuestionIf it's a detective book, do I give away the ending?
DonaganTop AnswererA typical book report hints at -- but does not explicitly describe -- the climax or ending of a fictional work.
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