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When reading a novel for literature class, one of the most important parts of the process is analyzing the story. This means looking at themes, symbols, motifs, and more to understand what exactly the author is saying through this work. You'll also learn how to form arguments about the meaning of a text by using evidence from the text and thematic analyses to gain deeper insight into works. Fiveable's free literature guides are here to help you learn how to perform a literary analysis and apply that in writing essays!

When writing informational texts, research is one of the most important components for your facts and your credibility. When doing research, it is critical to find the information you need and analyze it correctly. In these guides, you'll learn how to find sources, synthesize them, and form thesis statements to make well supported and designed arguments. You'll find valuable skills that will follow you all throughout high school like citing sources, accessing databases, and more!

When it comes to arguments, rhetoric is the toolbox you have to prove your point in the best way possible. Using rhetorical devices effectively can take your argument from good to great. Having trouble analyzing and incorporating rhetorical devices in your writing? These guides will teach you everything from what rhetoric is, how you can use it, and how devices like figurative language and diction are integral to making your arguments as effective as possible.