6.5.1 Developing Critical Arguments

• What is a critical argument in Spanish literary analysis?

  A reasoned and supported perspective
• What is textual evidence used for in a critical argument?

  To support your claim
• Constructing a strong critical argument requires careful selection of relevant evidence
• Understanding the historical, cultural, and social context of a work is called contextual analysis.
• What literary device is used to convey deeper meaning through objects or ideas?

  Symbolism
• Character motivations, goals, and internal conflicts are key aspects of development
• What does examining the plot structure involve?

  Analyzing the narrative arc
• Key events in the plot drive the story forward.


  True
• What is a critical argument in Spanish literary analysis?

  A reasoned and supported perspective
• Textual evidence is used to support the claim in a critical argument.


  True
• Steps to identifying key themes in literary analysis

  1️⃣ Close Reading

  2️⃣ Contextual Analysis

  3️⃣ Comparative Analysis
• The symbolic use of food and cooking in *Como Agua Para Chocolate* reinforces the theme of repressed sexuality
• Match the literary device with its description:

  Symbolism ↔️ Symbols convey deeper meaning

  Imagery ↔️ Vivid descriptions create mental pictures
• Imagery in literature uses vivid descriptions to create mental pictures
• What is the purpose of narrative techniques like foreshadowing in literature?

  Add complexity
• What does the literary device 'symbolism' convey in a text?

  Deeper meaning
• Narrative techniques such as foreshadowing or flashbacks contribute to the structure of a story.

  True
• The author's use of language, syntax, and literary devices is known as their style
• What does analyzing the author's perspective reveal about a text?

  Biases or ideological stance
• The emotional or attitudinal perspective conveyed through a work is called the author's tone
• The author's perspective reflects their worldview or ideological stance.


  True
• What characteristic of a thesis statement ensures it addresses a specific aspect of the text?

  Focused
• Steps for collecting textual evidence to support a critical argument

  1️⃣ Re-read the text

  2️⃣ Identify relevant passages

  3️⃣ Select specific evidence

  4️⃣ Analyze the evidence
• A critical argument uses textual evidence to support a reasoned perspective
• What is the purpose of a claim in a critical argument?

  Argue a specific perspective
• Identifying key themes and ideas involves analyzing language, imagery, and symbolism
• Identifying key themes and ideas is a crucial step in building a strong critical argument
• Contextual analysis considers the historical, cultural, and social context
• What key theme is explored in *Como Agua Para Chocolate*?

  Repression of female desire
• The narrative arc refers to the overall flow and progression of the story


  True
• Symbolism is a literary device used to convey deeper meaning
• What are metaphors used for in literary works?

  Illuminate the work's themes
• What does the author's tone reveal in a literary work?

  Underlying feelings and judgments
• Match the author's perspective with its description:

  Style ↔️ Language, syntax, devices

  Tone ↔️ Emotional or attitudinal perspective
• Evaluating the author's style involves examining their use of language, syntax, and literary devices
• Understanding the author's perspective is essential for developing a nuanced critical argument.


  True
• What is the purpose of a thesis statement in a critical essay?

  To present the central claim
• An analytical thesis statement goes beyond summarizing the text to make an interpretive claim
• Steps for collecting textual evidence in a critical argument

  1️⃣ Carefully re-read the text

  2️⃣ Select specific evidence

  3️⃣ Analyze the evidence
• Textual evidence should be presented without analysis to strengthen a critical argument.

  False