Practice Techniques For Answering Literature-based Questions (6.4.2) - Module 6: Integrated Practice and Exam Preparation

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Question 1.
What does a thesis statement define?
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Think about what you're stating in response to a prompt.
Question 2.
What is textual evidence?
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Consider what you would quote in an essay.
3Question 3.
What is the primary purpose of a thesis statement?
- To summarize the argument
- To state the main claim of the essay
- To give examples from the text
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Think about what the statement aims to convey.
4Question 4.
Using textual evidence is important because it…
- True
- False
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How does evidence impact the strength of your claims?
Question 5.
Evaluate how failing to use textual evidence can weaken an argument in a literary analysis essay.
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Consider the impact of supporting examples.
Question 6.
Draft a full introductory paragraph that presents a thesis, integrates a quote for support, and summarizes the upcoming argument.
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Follow the structure of an introduction by starting broad, introducing your thesis, and previewing your analysis.

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