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What information should the introduction of a literary analysis essay include?

A.an analysis of main ideas and supporting evidence



B.relevant historical background and a thesis statement



C.a plot summary and list of all the characters in a work



D.broad information on the author’s background

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Answer B sounds correct to me.
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Answer:

B.relevant historical background and a thesis statement

Step-by-step explanation:

Literary elements are found in other types of essays, such descriptive or narrative essays.

A literary analysis essay is a secondary source. It includes information from and about a primary source and offers a new way of looking at the text.

When writing a literary analysis essay, include a summary and background information of the story in the introduction. Remember to keep this information brief, only a sentence or two.

The evidence you use in a literary analysis essay supports your argument.

Three body paragraphs follow the introduction. They should contain evidence that supports your thesis statement. You can either quote directly from the literary text or summarize the information. When you include a quote or summary, follow up with an analysis of how it supports your claim.

The conclusion is the closing of your essay. This paragraph should restate the thesis statement.

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