Literary Analysis

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What is a topic sentence?

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A topic sentence is the first sentence in a body paragraph that states the main idea of that paragraph.

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What do you read before writing a literary essay?

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You read pieces of literature to understand the themes, characters, and plots.

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What is background information in a literary essay?

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Background information includes context about the story, such as the setting, conflict, main characters, and genre, but not the claim.

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How long should a topic sentence be?

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A topic sentence should be 1 sentence only.

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How many reasons do you need to support your claim in writing?

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You need at least 2 reasons to support your claim.

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What is a claim in literary analysis?

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A claim is a statement that asserts a viewpoint or argument that you will support with evidence.

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What is evidence in a literary essay?

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Evidence consists of quotes, examples, or details from the text that support your claim.

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What is the purpose of a thesis statement?

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A thesis statement summarizes the main point or argument of your essay.

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What is the conflict in a story?

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The conflict is the main problem or struggle that the characters face in the story.

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What are main characters?

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Main characters are the central figures in a story, around whom the plot revolves.