3.6 Literary Argumentation

• What is the purpose of a 'Claim' in a literary argument?

  To state the central argument
• Order the structural components of a literary argument from beginning to end.

  1️⃣ Introduction

  2️⃣ Body Paragraphs

  3️⃣ Conclusion
• Match the components of a literary argument with their descriptions:

  Claim ↔️ Central argument about the text

  Evidence ↔️ Details from the text

  Analysis ↔️ Explanation of evidence

  Introduction ↔️ Sets up the context
• What is the purpose of formulating a central argument when developing a claim?

  To present a thesis
• An insightful claim goes beyond surface-level observations to offer a unique perspective
• A claim that is grounded in evidence is more persuasive.

  True
• What does it mean for a claim to be insightful in a literary argument?

  Offers a fresh perspective
• After developing a claim, the next step is to gather supporting evidence
• What is the key characteristic of an insightful literary claim?

  Fresh perspective
• Steps to craft a strong, evidence-based literary claim

  1️⃣ Develop a focused claim

  2️⃣ Ensure it is analytical

  3️⃣ Ground it in textual evidence

  4️⃣ Offer a fresh perspective
• Literary Argumentation is a reasoned argument that analyzes a literary text to support a central claim
• The 'Analysis' in a literary argument explains how evidence connects to the claim.


  True
• The central argument of a literary text is called the claim
• When developing a claim, the first step is to closely analyze the text
• Evidence is crucial for supporting a claim in a literary argument.


  True
• What are the characteristics of an effective claim in literary argumentation?

  Focused, analytical, supported
• An analytical claim in literary argumentation makes an interpretive argument
• Order the steps for developing a literary argument from beginning to end.

  1️⃣ Analyze the text

  2️⃣ Formulate a central argument

  3️⃣ Ground the claim in evidence

  4️⃣ Make the claim insightful
• A literary claim must be supported by evidence
• A literary claim should primarily offer a descriptive summary of the text.

  False
• Direct quotes from the text serve as verbatim excerpts that directly support a claim
• Textual references include specific mentions of characters, symbols, or themes.


  True
• Why is it important to introduce evidence in a literary argument?

  Provide context
• What does the quote, "The weight of their decision bore down, crushing their spirit," illustrate?

  Emotional anguish
• What role does evidence play in literary argumentation?

  Supports the claim
• A literary argument begins with a central claim
• The conclusion of a literary argument should introduce new evidence.

  False
• What does it mean for a claim to be focused in a literary argument?

  Addresses a specific aspect
• Direct quotes are verbatim excerpts from the text that directly support the claim
• How should evidence be introduced in a literary argument?

  Provide context
• How might you introduce a quote in a literary analysis?

  Provide context and significance
• Steps for building a literary argument

  1️⃣ Develop a focused claim

  2️⃣ Gather supporting evidence

  3️⃣ Introduce the evidence

  4️⃣ Analyze the evidence
• Evidence should be chosen to strengthen the central claim
• Key aspects to consider in an analysis

  1️⃣ Connection to the Claim

  2️⃣ Highlight Relevant Details

  3️⃣ Explain Significance
• Counterarguments challenge the central claim
• Key steps to construct effective counterarguments

  1️⃣ Identify potential counterarguments

  2️⃣ Acknowledge the counterargument

  3️⃣ Refute the counterargument

  4️⃣ Transition back to reinforcing the claim
• Refuting a counterargument involves explaining why it is unconvincing or less compelling
• Why is it important to use literary terms in a literary argument?

  Demonstrates understanding of text
• Match the literary term with its definition:

  Symbolism ↔️ Represents deeper meaning

  Metaphor ↔️ Compares unlike things

  Irony ↔️ Contrasts expectation and reality
• The recurring motif of the rose in the novel symbolizes the protagonist's fragile yet resilient nature