T.W.I.S.T. is the perfect strategy for analyzing literature. Students will remember the acronym T.W.I.S.T. as they analyze any piece of text for tone, word choice, imagery, style, and theme. Common Core-aligned product can be used as a professional development tool for ELA teachers or a mini-lesson for students. Slides include a comprehensive explanation of T.W.I.S.T., how to apply it, examples from literature including "The Tell-Tale Heart," "The Lottery," and "The Scarlet Ibis," as well as