3.6 - Crafting Sophisticated Arguments: Nuance, Qualification, and Avoiding Simplistic Comparisons.
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What is nuance in literary analyses?
💡 Hint: Think about how characters might not fit into simple categories of good or evil.
What is a good example of a qualifier?
💡 Hint: Consider phrases that modify how broadly a statement can be applied.
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What does nuance in literary analysis help us understand?
💡 Hint: Consider how characters might have deeper layers beyond just their actions.
True or False: Qualifications clarify arguments and make them more precise.
💡 Hint: Think about how specific language can change the meaning of a claim.
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Create a nuanced argument comparing two complex characters from different texts.
💡 Hint: Focus on the deeper implications of their choices, not just their surface characteristics.
Write a well-qualified thesis statement about the portrayal of conflict in two works.
💡 Hint: Qualify your statements to reflect deeper understanding and analysis of her themes.
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