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AP English Literature
Unit 3 – Longer Fiction & Drama Introduction
Topic 3.5
What is the purpose of a thesis statement in a literary analysis essay?
To explain the historical context of the text
To present an argument about the text
To provide evidence to support claims
To summarize the text being analyzed
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AP English Literature - 3.5 Identifying evidence and supporting literary arguments
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