2.4.1 - Analytical Essay on a Chosen Short Story
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Practice Questions
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Define a thesis statement in your own words.
💡 Hint: Think about what guides your writing.
What is the purpose of textual evidence?
💡 Hint: Consider how you convince a reader.
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What is the main purpose of a thesis statement?
💡 Hint: Focus on the role of the thesis in your writing.
True or False: Textual evidence is optional in analytical essays.
💡 Hint: Think about what supports your arguments.
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Write a complex analytical thesis statement for a short story of your choice. Make sure to include the main themes and characters.
💡 Hint: Consider the main focus of the narrative.
Select a passage from a short story and analyze how the language used contributes to its theme.
💡 Hint: Focus on how language can reveal deeper meanings.
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