6.4.2 - Techniques for Answering Literature-Based Questions
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Practice Questions
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What does a thesis statement define?
💡 Hint: Think about what you're stating in response to a prompt.
What is textual evidence?
💡 Hint: Consider what you would quote in an essay.
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What is the primary purpose of a thesis statement?
💡 Hint: Think about what the statement aims to convey.
Using textual evidence is important because it…
💡 Hint: How does evidence impact the strength of your claims?
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Challenge Problems
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Evaluate how failing to use textual evidence can weaken an argument in a literary analysis essay.
💡 Hint: Consider the impact of supporting examples.
Draft a full introductory paragraph that presents a thesis, integrates a quote for support, and summarizes the upcoming argument.
💡 Hint: Follow the structure of an introduction by starting broad, introducing your thesis, and previewing your analysis.
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