Literary Analysis

What is a summary in literary analysis?

• A detailed analysis of the themes and symbols in a piece of literature.

• A brief retelling of the main points or events in a piece of literature.

• An in-depth character study of the protagonists in a story.

• A critique of the author's writing style and techniques.

What is the purpose of a thesis statement?

• To provide a summary of the entire essay

• To summarize the main point or argument of your essay

• To introduce the topic of the essay

• To list the sources used in the essay

What are main characters?

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

• Main characters are the supporting figures that help the protagonist.

• Main characters are the minor figures that appear in the background of a story.

• Main characters are the antagonists that oppose the protagonist.

What do you read before writing a literary essay?

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

• You read critical reviews to gather opinions on the literature.

• You read summaries to get a quick overview of the story.

• You read author biographies to understand their background.

How long should a topic sentence be?

• A topic sentence should be 1 sentence only.

• A topic sentence can be 2-3 sentences long.

• A topic sentence should be a paragraph.

• A topic sentence can be a single word.

What is a topic sentence?

• A sentence that summarizes the entire essay.

• A sentence that introduces a quote from a source.

• The first sentence in a body paragraph that states the main idea of that paragraph.

• A concluding sentence that wraps up the paragraph.

What is a conclusion in a literary essay?

• A conclusion introduces new arguments and ideas.

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

• A conclusion provides a detailed analysis of the evidence presented.

• A conclusion is an unrelated final thought.

What is evidence in a literary essay?

• Evidence consists of personal opinions and interpretations.

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

• Evidence is only the author's biography and background information.

• Evidence is a summary of the main ideas in the essay.

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

• 1 reason

• 2 reasons

• 3 reasons

• 4 reasons

What is the conflict in a story?

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

• The conflict is the setting where the story takes place.

• The conflict is the resolution of the story's plot.

• The conflict is the main character's journey throughout the story.