U2 Extended Writing Project: Literary Analysis Thesis

Multiple Choice

Part A

Given what you know about writing a claim, what is missing from this claim?

• 1. The claim does not explain how the theme shapes the modern world.

• 2. The claim does not include examples of negative consequences.

• 3. The claim does not address the theme of an ancient text.

• 4. Both A and B would have improved this thesis statement.

Multiple Choice

Part B

Which claim most completely addresses the prompt?

• 1. Aphrodite, Hera, and Athene all want to be considered “the fairest,” but this creates a lot of problems for the goddesses.

• 2. Aphrodite, Hera, and Athene’s need to be named “the fairest” brings about anger and arguments among the three goddesses, as well as among other people.

• 3. The desire of Aphrodite, Hera, and Athene to be named “the fairest” causes anger and arguments to arise among the goddesses as well as among other people, proving that egos can be destructive things.

• 4. The arguments and anger experienced by Aphrodite, Hera, and Athene show that egos can bring about a lot of conflict.