Writing Process and Literary Analysis

This video tutorial guides students through the process of selecting significant and relevant evidence to support a thesis in a literary analysis essay. It covers understanding the essay prompt, reviewing the writing process, generating a thesis, collecting and analyzing evidence, and finalizing the selection of evidence and literary devices. The lesson emphasizes the importance of distinguishing between reality and illusion in Bierce's story 'An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge' and how to use literary techniques to support the analysis.

What is the primary focus of the lesson introduced in the video?

• How to write a thesis statement

• How to select significant and relevant evidence

• How to edit and publish an essay

• How to conduct a close reading

Which step in the writing process involves doing multiple close readings?

• Close reading and analysis

• Editing

• Publishing

• Drafting

What is the purpose of generating a list of evidence?

• To identify the main characters

• To summarize the text

• To support the thesis statement

• To create a bibliography

What should you look for in the text to support the theme of reality versus illusion?

• Descriptions of the setting

• Dialogue between characters

• Historical context

• Places where reality and illusion are indistinct

Which literary device is associated with the ticking watch in the story?

• Alliteration

• Personification

• Imagery

• Metaphor

Why is the event where Farquhar is tricked by the disguised soldier important?

• It introduces a new character

• It concludes the story

• It supports the theme of reality versus illusion

• It describes the setting in detail

What is the significance of the point of view switch in the story?

• It changes the main character

• It highlights the theme of reality versus illusion

• It provides a historical context

• It introduces a new setting

What is the next step after selecting evidence for the essay?

• Writing the introduction

• Creating an outline

• Submitting the essay

• Conducting more research

What should you do if a piece of evidence is interesting but not strong?

• Ignore it

• Use it as the main argument

• Include it anyway

• Consider it but prioritize stronger evidence

What is the final step in the writing process before publishing?

• Editing

• Generating ideas

• Drafting

• Close reading