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What would serve as strong evidence of the universal theme of conflict between children and parents in Amy Tan's story "Two Kinds”?

A
a description of Amy Tan's childhood
B
a description of the piece of music Jing-mei plays
C
a quotation revealing the dreams of Jing-mei's mother
D
a quotation showing Jing-mei's purposeful failure
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Jamal is writing the first body paragraph of his literary analysis essay responding to this quote from F. Scott Fitzgerald: "That is part of the beauty of all literature. You discover that your longings are universal longings, that you’re not lonely and isolated from anyone. You belong.” Read Jamal’s reason for his own viewpoint. Interactions between family members are an example of a universal theme that can connect to most readers.

A
The central idea in Amy Tan's “Two Kinds,” the conflict between parent and child, is expressed by the daughter's retort, "You want me to be something I'm not."
B
The main character in Amy Tan's “Two Kinds” has a mother who cleans houses for extra money, but Fitzgerald's characters are usually wealthy socialites.
C
Amy Tan writes fiction about Chinese Americans like herself, and many of her stories are inspired by her own childhood.
D
Fitzgerald's idea that the purpose of literature is to connect to readers is a common idea that is reflected in much of modern fiction and poetry, including the work of Amy Tan.
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Read the paragraph from an interpretive literary analysis.The Wizard of Oz provides an example of a universal idea that connects with most readers, that "there’s no place like home." Dorothy is lost in Oz and cannot find a clear path back to the place where she lives. However, L. Frank Baum provides a portrayal of Dorothy as a determined and courageous young girl who will do anything she can to help her friends and to get back to her family.

A
allusion
B
characterization
C
imagery
D
irony
E
theme
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What elements does a strong literary analysis always contain? Select two options.

A
relevant data
B
a clearly outlined plot
C
a thesis statement
D
a list of steps to follow
E
supporting evidence
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Read the reason from a body paragraph of an interpretive literary analysis.In William Shakespeare's Hamlet, the main character's indecisiveness and inability to remove an evil king from power causes the deaths of several other characters, leading to his own death.

A
a complete synopsis of William Shakespeare's play Hamlet
B
a quotation from Hamlet that gives an example of a death caused by indecision
C
a description of the supporting characters in the play Hamlet
D
a comparison of the play Hamlet to William Shakespeare's other works
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What should be added to the paragraph to make it a strong conclusion? Select three options.

A
a quotation from supporting literature
B
a summary of the essay’s main points
C
a commentary on the supporting evidence
D
a rephrasing of the thesis
E
a mention of other texts that support the thesis
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What should a strong conclusion in a literary analysis always include? Select three options.

A
a restatement of the quotation
B
proper credit for the quotation
C
a rephrased thesis statement
D
a summary of the main points
E
commentary on the evidence
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Read the sample body paragraph.Dorothy's experiences in The Wizard of Oz provide an example of the idea of being lost and feeling confused. Most readers can relate to this feeling from a variety of personal experiences. This universal truth allows readers to connect to the character, and in turn to feel less lonely and isolated themselves.

A
an explanation of where Dorothy originally comes from
B
a description of Dorothy’s specific experience
C
an explanation of how Dorothy finds her way home
D
a description of the supporting characters in the story
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Read the outline.I. Introduction A. Quotation and interpretation B. Thesis statement II. First text A. Reason and connection B. Commentary

A
the citation
B
the supporting evidence
C
the viewpoint
D
the conclusion
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What elements does a strong body paragraph in a literary analysis always contain? Select three options.

A
an introduction to a text
B
reasons that support a viewpoint
C
a thesis statement
D
supporting evidence and commentary
E
a summary of the main points

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