What Makes a Literary Essay
A Literary Essay is...
- An essay focused on a specific piece of literature.
- Includes the writer's thoughts, feelings, and opinions about the text.
A Literary Essay Includes...
- Introduction: Names the piece of literature (Title & Author) and states a claim.
- Body Paragraphs: Each paragraph states a claim, provides support, and includes evidence (quotes from the text).
- Explains how the evidence supports the claim using transitions such as 'this shows that' or 'these examples prove that.'
- Conclusion: Restates the claim and supports, making the reader reflect on the argument.