Crafting a Thesis for Literary Analysis
Grade 945 min
Learning Objective
I can create a thesis statement that presents an argument about a literary work and outlines the main points I will discuss in my essay.
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How to Write an Advanced Literary Thesis
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Practice
7 questions • Short answer
Exit Ticket
“Write a thesis statement for a literary analysis essay on the theme of isolation in the novel "The Catcher in the Rye." Be sure to include the "what," "how," and "so what" components. Create a thesis statement for a literary analysis essay about the use of imagery in the poem "The Road Not Taken." Ensure that your statement includes the "what," "how," and "so what" components. ”
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