How do you write a thesis for a literary analysis?

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How many parts should be in a thesis statement?

3

Which example is a strong thesis statement?

Example: To make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, you must procure the ingredients, find a knife, and spread the condiments. This thesis showed the reader the topic (a type of sandwich) and the direction the essay will take (describing how the sandwich is made).

Can you use quotes in a thesis statement?

Never assume that a quote explains itself; quotes cannot stand alone. Tell your reader what we should see in the quote you have chosen or what this quote illustrates that will support your point and ultimately your thesis. Quotes 4 lines or shorter continue as part of the paragraph but are set off by quotation marks.

Can you use i in a thesis statement?

Each essay should have exactly five paragraphs. Don’t begin a sentence with “and” or “because.” Never include personal opinion. Never use “I” in essays.