Literary Analysis Essay Preparation

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What are two essential qualities a work of literature must have?

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Rich and Complex

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What should you constantly do when writing your literary analysis essay?

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Re-read the prompt

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How many books should you prepare in advance for the Literary Argument test?

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2-3

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Should you always re-state the prompt in your essay?

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False

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What is the first step after writing your thesis statement?

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Plan the essay

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What is a thesis statement?

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A concise summary of the main point or claim of the essay.

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What is the purpose of a literary analysis essay?

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To examine and interpret a piece of literature.

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What should be included in the introduction of a literary analysis essay?

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A hook, background information, and a thesis statement.

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What is a topic sentence?

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A sentence that expresses the main idea of a paragraph.

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What is the significance of textual evidence in a literary analysis?

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It supports your claims and interpretations with direct quotes or references from the text.