An assessment of Neil Gaiman’s “The Graveyard Book,” typically assigned to students, evaluates comprehension of the narrative, characters, themes, and literary devices employed within the text. For example, a student might be asked to analyze the protagonist’s development, the symbolic significance of the graveyard setting, or the author’s use of foreshadowing.
Such assignments foster critical thinking, reading comprehension, and analytical writing skills. They encourage a deeper engagement with the literary work, prompting an examination of its underlying messages and artistic merit. Historically, book reports have served as a standard method for educators to gauge students’ understanding of literature and their ability to articulate that understanding effectively.
