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Larry is writing a literary analysis essay on Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. Which two elements should his essay include?
A. a debatable thesis statement
B. a broad essay topic
C. an extensive summary of the plot
D. textual evidence to support the thesis

A. a debatable thesis statement

D. textual evidence to support the thesis

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A. a debatable thesis statement

In all essays with a thesis, the thesis statement has to be debatable. Otherwise, it is only a fact. A thesis statement is a main argument and its sub-arguments (supporting points). The main argument is based on your opinion of a topic.

D. textual evidence to support the thesis

When writing literary analysis essays, you need to refer to your source, which is the original story. This helps to support your essay's main argument. When referencing the source, include the act and line numbers.

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B. a broad essay topic

The essay topic should be specific and focus on one aspect that you want to discuss. An essay that covers a broad topic would either be too long, or the thesis, which is based on your topic, would not be well-argued.

C. an extensive summary of the plot

A literary analysis essay does not need to summarize the plot because you assume the audience has already read the story. The essay will probably include plot analysis and a brief summary, but not an extensive one.

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