Write an interpretive essay that analyzes literature from the perspective of a quotation. in your essay, interpret the quotation and explain how it applies to literature you have read. support your viewpoint with evidence from a variety of literary texts that you have read. include precise language and literary terms. "that's what literature is. it’s the people who went before us, tapping out messages from the past, from beyond the grave, trying to tell us about life and death! listen to them! "

i love cake

and don't hate

i know i'm fat

but what's wrong with that

i cant rap

but im sure ya know that

its just for fun

so quit hatin' son

~courtney

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a compare and contrast essay is a piece of formal writing in which the author focus on the similarities between two ideas, objects, places, etc., and the differences between them. there are some aspects that the author should take into account when he/she is crafting the essay. first, the author has a clear idea of the effect that he/she wants to produce on the audience (a purpose). his/her main idea should be presented in the thesis statement in a simple but effective way which gives the audience a clear idea of the content and the direction of the essay. in addition, it is also important to focus to the similarities and differences that not only are interesting and relevant to the reader but also provide a new, impressive point of view or deeper understanding of a topic.