Look for areas that resonate throughout a text - parts that have tremendous implications/meaning across a text.
It is essential to recognize that there are many answers for WHY a Section is Significant. Use your insight and judgment.
A section can be as long or as short as you want it to be.
Anywhere from 3 words to 3 paragraphs is fine.
Sections may create mood, reveal tone, provide expository information, establish point of view, create conflict, develop conflict, resolve conflict, foreshadow, motivate character(s), develop character(s), demonstrate change in character(s), set up a contrast or foil, create irony, develop imagery or motifs, symbolism, illustrate or articulate a theme...
You decide where you see these elements in a text.
If any of these terms look unfamiliar, revisit your notes or go to the links page and find the literary terms site.
"... but they were Havefords, in Maycomb County a name synonymous with jackass." (p. 5 To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee) This passage provides readers with an understanding of the novel's setting. This passage is representative of how Maycomb works, as every family has a reputation. In this case, there is a clear statement about the association that "Haveford" has for Scout, and seemingly for many others. In the eyes of the townspeople, no one really has their own traits. This later connects to Atticus, Scout, and Jem being called "nigger-lovers", as this is the trait they have been branded with by most towns people. Scout's prejudices are evident in this section of the novel. Later she will learn of the pitfalls of making such assumptions. This quote depicts the narrow perspective many of the townspeople posses. If their views were open, generalities such as "a name synonymous with" would not occur.
1. Write out the Section
2. Explain why it is significant
3. Record the page number
If you decide to use an ellipsis... be sure to include a sufficient quote. It should not be confusing for your reader.