Writing a Literary Analysis Essay

According to the text, what is a literary analysis essay?

• A summary of a book.

• A form of rhetorical analysis

• An argumentative essay

• A book report

What does the article NOT specifically state is required in an academic essay?

• Introduction

• Hook

• Main Body

• Conclusion

Which statement is FALSE according to Step 1 in the text?

• Your goal is to simply explain the events in the text.

• The first step is read the text carefully and take notes.

• Pay attention to things which are surprising.

• As you analyze each aspect of the text, try to think about how keys areas all relate to each other.

In the section on Narrative Voice, what things does it NOT tell you to consider?

• The use of 1st person.

• Whether the narrator might be unreliable.

• How they are telling the story.

• Whether they are using limited or objective view points?

[Select two answers]. In the example of a thesis statement for an essay on Frankenstein, what are the two parts of the example given?

• Topic and position

• Explanation

• Link

• Evidence

In the section on "Finding Textual Evidence", which answer is the best summary of the advice given.

• You must use everything that you find when searching for textual evidence.

• Don't use quotations as these are rarely convincing.

• Collecting textual evidence is a good way to assess and structure your arguments.

• Find the textual evidence after you start writing.

In the example introduction from the text, what might Mr. Minall disagree with?

• "this essay begins by..." - don't explain what you will do!

• "Mary Shelley's Frankenstein is often read as a cautionary tale..." - not an interesting hook.

• "Shelley uses shifting narrative perspectives to portray Frankenstein in an increasingly negative light..." - not detailed.

• "While he initially appears to be a naive but sympathetic idealist..." - not detailed enough

Which statement is FALSE about section 4 of the text: Writing the body of the essay?

• Ensure that include multiple points / topics in each paragraph.

• Use transitional adverbs - such as nevertheless - for smooth transitions.

• Each paragraph should have a topic sentence to introduce what the paragraph will be about.

• It isn't always necessary to use a quotation.

What should you NOT do in your conclusion?

• Introduce new evidence / arguments.

• Summarize your keys points

• Emphasize why your points are important.

• Discuss how your thesis relates to the text.

In the example conclusion in the text, what element would make Mr. Minall angry?

• Summarizing your points

• Explaining the significance of your analysis

• Writing in first person.

• Tying your essay back into your original thesis statement.