Literary Analysis Essays

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What should an introduction include?

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Hook, Background (T.A.G.), & Claim/Thesis

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Which one is a sentence stem we can use for evidence?

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As stated in the article

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How many pieces of textual evidence should be in EACH body paragraph?

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Minimum of one piece of evidence

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What should your last paragraph/conclusion consist of?

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Restate the claim/thesis, summarize your essay, closing

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What is the purpose of a topic sentence?

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To tell the reader the topic and the main idea.

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What does T.A.G. stand for in literary analysis?

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Title, Author, Genre.

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What is a thesis statement?

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A sentence that presents the main argument or claim of the essay.

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What is the role of textual evidence in an essay?

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To support claims and arguments made in the essay.

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What is a hook in an introduction?

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A compelling opening statement designed to grab the reader's attention.

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What is the difference between a claim and a thesis?

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A claim is a statement that asserts something to be true, while a thesis is the main argument of the essay.