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How do you organize an analytical essay on literature

Quiz by Charles Estus

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  • Q1
    What is the first step in organizing an analytical essay on literature?
    Write the introduction.
    Organize the body paragraphs.
    Develop a thesis statement.
    Find sources for evidence.
    30s
  • Q2
    What is the purpose of the body paragraphs in an analytical essay?
    To provide evidence that supports the thesis statement.
    To provide background information on the author.
    To summarize the plot of the literature.
    To introduce new ideas not related to the thesis statement.
    30s
  • Q3
    What should be included in the conclusion of an analytical essay?
    A call-to-action for the reader.
    A discussion of possible alternative conclusions.
    A restatement of the thesis and a summary of the main points.
    A personal anecdote related to the literature.
    30s
  • Q4
    What is the purpose of topic sentences in the body paragraphs?
    To summarize the previous paragraph.
    To introduce the main idea of the paragraph.
    To introduce a new idea not related to the thesis statement.
    To provide examples of the evidence.
    30s
  • Q5
    What is the difference between a summary and an analysis?
    A summary only includes the main characters, while an analysis includes all the characters.
    An analysis provides interpretation and evaluation of the literature, while a summary simply retells the plot.
    A summary is longer than an analysis.
    A summary includes quotes from the literature, while an analysis includes personal opinions.
    30s
  • Q6
    What is the purpose of transitions in an essay?
    To introduce new ideas not related to the thesis statement.
    To provide a personal opinion on the literature.
    To repeat the same idea from the previous paragraph.
    To connect the ideas between paragraphs and create a logical flow.
    30s
  • Q7
    What is the purpose of using evidence in an analytical essay?
    To summarize the plot of the literature.
    To support the thesis statement and provide proof for the analysis.
    To provide background information on the author.
    To introduce new ideas not related to the thesis statement.
    30s
  • Q8
    What is the difference between a theme and a thesis statement?
    A thesis statement is the main argument of the essay, while a theme is the underlying message or meaning of the literature.
    A theme is only about the characters, while a thesis statement is about the entire literature.
    A theme is only found in poetry, while a thesis statement is only found in prose.
    A theme is a personal opinion, while a thesis statement is a fact.
    30s
  • Q9
    What is the purpose of editing and revising an essay?
    To improve the clarity, coherence, and effectiveness of the essay.
    To change the thesis statement to a different argument.
    To only correct spelling and grammar mistakes.
    To add new ideas not previously discussed.
    30s

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