Literary Essay
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The most important idea of any essay is that a clear thesis is presented, so that the reader can gain a clear idea
of the argument to follow. This format is the exact same for most college level essay writing. If you look at my
comments on your papers, then you will see my comments often point toward this idea. The format loosely follows the
format of thesis > argument with support > argument with support > conclusion.
write an essay about one of the stories that we have read so far. The essay must be three pages in length. The
essay must follow MLA guidelines for form. A review is available on in the folder titles “What Constitutes a Good
Essay”. The Diana Hacker Writer’s Resource also has the MLA format guidelines. Additionally, Purdue Owl Online is a
wonderful reference for students: