AI-Assisted Text Analysis

Purpose

This assignment’s purpose is to enhance your literary analysis skills by using AI to recognize and interpret literary devices and themes in text excerpts. This activity will help you understand and explain complex literary elements more effectively.

Instructions

1. Access the AI tool provided in the course materials to analyze text excerpts.
2. Upload or input excerpts from Shakespeare’s plays into the AI tool.
3. Allow the AI tool to highlight literary devices such as metaphors, similes, and themes in the text.
4. Identify and explain each highlighted element in detail, discussing its significance and effect in the context of the play.
5. Compile your analysis into a report, including both the AI-highlighted excerpts and your explanations.

Submission Information

Submit your analysis report as a single document in PDF format through the Canvas assignment submission link. Ensure that your document is properly formatted and includes the following sections:

• Title Page
• Introduction
• AI-Highlighted Excerpts
• Detailed Explanations of Literary Devices
• Conclusion

Grading Criteria

Your assignment will be graded based on the following criteria:

• Engagement with AI Tool: Effective use of the AI tool to identify literary devices (20 points)
• Comprehensive Analysis: Thorough and accurate explanations of each identified literary device (20 points)
• Contextual Understanding: Ability to relate literary devices to the context of the play and discuss their significance (20 points)
• Report Formatting and Presentation: Proper formatting, organization, and presentation of the final report (20 points)
• Clarity and Depth of Explanations: Clear and insightful explanations that demonstrate a deep understanding of the literary elements (20 points)

Total Points: 100 points