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Because English is my second language, I seldomly actively read before, especially on classics.

I have around ten days to read both Catcher in the Rye and The Great Gatsby. This would've been no problem if not for the fact I had to takes notes on the following:

Author's use of sentence syntax
Author's use of diction
Author's effective use of literary elements and techniquies
Author's choices for the development of character
Autor's effective development of themes
Plot development and establishment of autor's purpose

I think I can manage to notice how Fitzerald and Salinger used particular words and how plot develop, but for the rest I have no clue where to start. If anyone could point me in the right direction, I would be grateful.