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Conclusions in Literary Analysis Essays

Conclusions in Literary Analysis Essays

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

9th - 10th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Richard Gonzalez

FREE Resource

The video tutorial explains how to write a concluding paragraph for a literary analysis essay. It emphasizes the importance of a conclusion, despite it not significantly boosting grades, and provides guidelines for crafting an effective one. The conclusion should restate the thesis in a new way, avoid introducing new information, and lead the reader out of the essay with a general reflection. The tutorial also highlights common mistakes to avoid, such as being overly general or introducing new topics.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is a conclusion considered a 'necessary evil' in a literary analysis essay?

It can significantly improve your grade.

It is the most important part of the essay.

It is required but doesn't greatly affect the grade.

It is optional and doesn't affect the grade.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens if a conclusion is missing from an essay?

The body paragraphs will be considered the conclusion.

The reader may feel the essay is incomplete.

The essay will automatically receive a failing grade.

The introduction will serve as the conclusion.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main challenge when writing a conclusion?

Avoiding new information

Making it longer than the introduction

Ensuring it is the same as the introduction

Introducing new evidence

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main challenge when writing a conclusion?

Introducing new evidence

Making it longer than the introduction

Ensuring it is the same as the introduction

Avoiding new information

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the recommended length for a conclusion in a literary analysis essay?

9-10 sentences

6-8 sentences

3-5 sentences

1-2 sentences

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a 'rule of thumb' in the context of writing a conclusion?

A strict rule that must be followed

A general principle with possible exceptions

A guideline that applies to all types of essays

A rule that only applies to introductions

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In a conclusion, the structure should move from:

General to specific

Specific to general

Thesis to introduction

Introduction to body

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