1) Choose and present any genre of popular works (fairy tales, comics, novels) that you are most interested in and understand well.
[I choose the novel *Persuasion* (2019) by Jane Austen]
2) Read and prove that the work you have chosen contains the general characteristics of popular literature: contemporaneity, contextuality (issues relevant to the time), engaging storyline (a well-connected plot with few plot holes), memorable characters (interesting characters), strong narratives (where every narrative is essential to read), and universal themes (CHOOSE ONE OR MORE and PROVE IT).
[I choose “contextuality” and “universal themes” for the general characteristics of popular literature in the novel *Persuasion* (2019) by Jane Austen]
3) Rewrite and analyze its most prominent literary elements.
[I choose plot (exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution), characters (protagonist, antagonist, dynamic, static), and conflict in the novel *Persuasion* (2019) by Jane Austen]
4) Identify the social issues present in the work.
[I choose the issue of social class in the novel *Persuasion* (2019) by Jane Austen]
5) Write about the possible impact the work might have on readers.
6) Organize your answer in the form of an essay:
– **Introduction**: background of the story + thesis statement
– **Body**: general characteristics, highlighted literary elements, social issues, impact on the reader
– **Conclusion**: summarize your analysis