1.6 Literary Argumentation

• Literary argumentation involves making a claim about a literary text and using textual evidence and analysis
• Effective literary argumentation requires a careful examination of the text.


  True
• A claim in a literary argument should be debatable and focused on a specific aspect of the text
• A quotation is a type of evidence that directly uses the author's words
• Metaphors are used to reveal insights about one or both things being compared
• Literary devices are techniques authors use to convey meaning, create effects, and enhance the overall impact of a literary work
• What is the purpose of irony in literature?

  Creates contrast
• Steps to construct a literary argument:

  1️⃣ Make a claim

  2️⃣ Provide textual evidence

  3️⃣ Analyze the evidence
• What role does textual evidence play in a literary argument?

  Supports the claim
• What type of evidence involves directly quoting the author's words?

  Quotation
• Match the literary device with its purpose:

  Metaphor ↔️ Compares unlike things for insights

  Symbolism ↔️ Represents deeper meaning

  Imagery ↔️ Creates vivid mental pictures

  Irony ↔️ Contrasts expectation and reality
• What is the purpose of a metaphor in literature?

  To reveal insights
• Imagery in literature appeals to the reader's senses to create a mental picture.

  True
• In "The Yellow Wallpaper," the oppressive yellow wallpaper symbolizes the protagonist's confinement
• Strong analysis in literature connects textual evidence to the broader claim.


  True
• What is the purpose of transitional phrases in a literary argument?

  To show connections
• A conclusion in a literary argument should summarize key points and provide a final insight
• Match the argumentation strategy with its approach:

  Classical ↔️ Addresses counterarguments directly

  Toulmin ↔️ Focuses on reasoning and complexity

  Rogerian ↔️ Seeks consensus by finding shared beliefs
• The Classical argumentation strategy begins with a clear thesis
• Textual evidence in literary argumentation refers to specific details, quotes, or examples from the text
• Match the component of a literary argument with its description:

  Claim ↔️ The main point you are arguing

  Evidence ↔️ Textual details that support the claim

  Analysis ↔️ Interpretation of the evidence
• Steps for selecting strong evidence in literary arguments:

  1️⃣ Determine the relevance of the evidence to your claim

  2️⃣ Assess whether the evidence accurately reflects the author's intent

  3️⃣ Evaluate the strength of the evidence
• Literary devices are techniques authors use to convey meaning, create effects, and enhance the impact of their work
• Match the literary device with its purpose:

  Metaphor ↔️ Compares unlike things to reveal insights

  Symbolism ↔️ Represents something beyond its literal meaning

  Imagery ↔️ Creates mental pictures through descriptions

  Irony ↔️ Contrasts what is said and meant
• In "The Yellow Wallpaper," the oppressive yellow wallpaper symbolizes the protagonist's confinement
• Literary argumentation involves making a claim about a text and using textual evidence to support it.

  True
• A claim in a literary argument should be debatable and focused on a specific aspect of the text
• Analysis in a literary argument explains how the evidence strengthens the claim.

  True
• Strong evidence in literary arguments must be representative of the author's intent
• What is an example of strong evidence in a literary argument about societal constraints in "Pride and Prejudice"?

  Restrictive gown description
• In "The Yellow Wallpaper," the yellow wallpaper symbolizes societal constraints on women.


  True
• Symbolism in literature uses objects, persons, or actions to represent something beyond their literal
• What does irony create in literature?

  Contrast
• What does concise analysis provide in literary arguments?

  Focused explanations
• Principles for organizing a literary argument

  1️⃣ Begin with a clear thesis statement

  2️⃣ Organize into body paragraphs

  3️⃣ Arrange paragraphs logically
• Match the transitional phrase with its purpose:

  For example ↔️ Introduces supporting evidence

  In contrast ↔️ Highlights a counterpoint

  Furthermore ↔️ Adds to a previous point

  Therefore ↔️ Draws a conclusion
• A conclusion should restate the thesis of the argument.


  True
• Match each argumentation strategy with its primary focus:

  Classical ↔️ Presents arguments and addresses counterclaims head-on

  Toulmin ↔️ Focuses on reasoning and complexity

  Rogerian ↔️ Seeks consensus by finding shared beliefs
• The Rogerian argumentation strategy concludes with a synthesis of different viewpoints.


  True
• A strong literary argument requires a claim