Literary Analysis

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What is a topic sentence?

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

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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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When do you use quotation marks in a literary analysis essay?

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You use quotation marks when you include direct text evidence.

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What is a literary analysis?

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A literary analysis is an essay examining all the parts of a piece of literature.

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What is a theme in literature?

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A theme is a message about life or human nature.

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What is the purpose of a thesis statement?

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A thesis statement presents the main argument or claim of an essay.

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What is evidence in literary analysis?

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Evidence consists of quotes or examples from the text that support your analysis.

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What does it mean to analyze a text?

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To analyze a text means to examine its elements and how they contribute to the overall meaning.

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What is a conclusion in an essay?

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A conclusion summarizes the main points and restates the thesis in a new way.

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What is the significance of word choice in literature?

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Word choice affects the tone and meaning of a text.