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Which statement accurately describes literary analysis?
- It uses evidence from one source.
- It uses many different sources as evidence.
- It does not include the writer’s opinion.
- It summarizes a work of literature.
A literary analysis uses the elements of literature, such as characters, themes, plot, setting, and symbols, to try to understand a text. A literary analysis essay includes these elements as evidence in support of a claim.
A literary analysis uses the elements of literature, such as characters, themes, plot, setting, and symbols, to try to understand a text. A literary analysis essay includes these elements as evidence in support of a claim.
A literary analysis uses the elements of literature, such as characters, themes, plot, setting, and symbols, to try to understand a text. A literary analysis essay includes these elements as evidence in support of a claim.
A literary analysis uses the elements of literature, such as characters, themes, plot, setting, and symbols, to try to understand a text. A literary analysis essay includes these elements as evidence in support of a claim.
Why would you want to include a counterclaim in a literary analysis essay?
- to help the audience understand the evidence behind your reasons
- to show that you have considered ideas that conflict with your own
- to conclude your essay in a way that challenges your audience
- to hold your readers’ attention by creating more drama
After describing a possible opposing view, you should explain why you believe something different is true.
After describing a possible opposing view, you should explain why you believe something different is true.
After describing a possible opposing view, you should explain why you believe something different is true.
After describing a possible opposing view, you should explain why you believe something different is true.
What should you consider when you are writing a claim statement for a literary analysis?
- how you might get readers’ attention
- how you want to conclude your essay
- who your audience will be for the essay
- how to convince your audience to agree with you
You should also consider the purpose of a literary analysis when writing a claim statement.
You should also consider the purpose of a literary analysis when writing a claim statement.
You should also consider the purpose of a literary analysis when writing a claim statement.
You should also consider the purpose of a literary analysis when writing a claim statement.
What does a rough draft help you do?
- It helps you organize your thoughts into a semi-final structure.
- It helps you correct your grammar and spelling mistakes.
- It helps you create a solid claim statement and find evidence.
- It helps you revise your thoughts into a final format.
The rough draft is where you get your thoughts down on paper in an organized way, but it is also meant to be revised.
The rough draft is where you get your thoughts down on paper in an organized way, but it is also meant to be revised.
The rough draft is where you get your thoughts down on paper in an organized way, but it is also meant to be revised.
The rough draft is where you get your thoughts down on paper in an organized way, but it is also meant to be revised.
Which set of words describes the kind of evidence you need to support your literary analysis claim?
- obvious and literal
- historical and literary
- relevant and accurate
- interesting and imaginative
Your evidence should also support your claim statement.
Your evidence should also support your claim statement.
Your evidence should also support your claim statement.
Your evidence should also support your claim statement.
What should be included in a claim statement for a written argument, such as a literary analysis essay?
- your opinion about an issue or topic
- any possible opposing opinions
- evidence to support your opinion
- the reasoning behind your opinion
Your claim statement should reflect the overarching goal of your essay.
Your claim statement should reflect the overarching goal of your essay.
Your claim statement should reflect the overarching goal of your essay.
Your claim statement should reflect the overarching goal of your essay.
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