Jamie is writing a literary essay that examines the connection between a short story’s theme of deprivation and the author’s impoverished childhood. Which of the following elements must Jamie’s essay contain? a comprehensive plot summary a thesis statement a new topic in the conclusion supporting textual evidence
A literary analysis essay must present a thesis statement. The essay’s purpose is to make an argument and cite textual evidence that supports the thesis statement. Jamie should not provide a long summary of the story or introduce a new topic in the conclusion. The conclusion should summarize the main points discussed in the essay.
