Question

what elements does a strong body paragraph in a literary analysis always contain? select three options.
□ an introduction to a text
□ reasons that support a viewpoint
□ a thesis statement
□ supporting evidence and commentary
□ a summary of the main points

Explanation:

• An introduction to a text belongs in the introductory section, not body paragraphs.
• A thesis statement is typically located in the introduction, not body paragraphs.
• A summary of main points is part of the conclusion, not body paragraphs.
• Body paragraphs in literary analysis need to defend the overall argument, so they require reasons to back the viewpoint, plus supporting evidence (like quotes from the text) and commentary to explain how the evidence connects to the viewpoint.

Answer:

• reasons that support a viewpoint
• supporting evidence and commentary