Literary Analysis Essays

What 3 things should an introduction include?

• Quote, Question, and Analysis

• Title, Author, and Summary of text

• Hook, Introduction of text (bridge), Thesis

• Claim, Counterclaim, Rebuttal

Where should you place the thesis statement?

• first sentence in intro

• second sentence in intro

• last sentence in intro

• at the beginning of each body paragraph

Tags

CCSS.W.9-10.1A

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

• one

• only two

• two or more

• none

What is commonly found in the beginning of a body paragraph and establishes the main point?

• Topic sentence

• Subject sentence

• Thesis sentence

What is the overall purpose of a Thesis statement?

• It is to provide a clear and specific statement that will help the reader understand the events in the story.

• It is to provide a clear and specific statement that will guide the reader of what the writer is trying to prove.

• It is to provide a statement that will help the reader familiarize with the important quotations in the text.

Tags

CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.2

CCSS.W.9-10.4

What is the first paragraph of your essay called?

• body paragraph

• introduction

• conclusion

What are the middle paragraphs of your essay called?

• body paragraphs

• conclusion

• introduction

True or False- After providing evidence from the text, your next sentence should always explain your evidence

The sentence at the end of each paragraph that sums up the paragraph and transitions to the next paragraph is called..

• thesis

• the "hook"

• the conclusion sentence

What is the topic sentence?

• The most important problem in our city is its inadequate public transportation system.

• A bus or streetcar that should arrive at 7:45 may not arrive until 8:00 or later.

• In order for people to get to their destinations on time, people must allow for waiting time at the bus and streetcar stops.