1. Identify the quote (Identify what is happening in the story, the characters involved, etc.)

2. Identify the context of the quote (How does the quote fit into the story as a whole)

3. Identify the significance of the quote. (How does the quote connect with any major themes, how does the quote connect with any literary elements being utilized by the author i.e. irony, foreshadowing, figurative meaning, etc. )