Question

select the correct answer.
what is the fundamental characteristic of a literary analysis essay?
a. it is interpretive.
b. it is a narrative.
c. it is a report.
d. its thesis cannot be debated.

Explanation:

A literary analysis essay focuses on examining and interpreting the meaning, themes, and devices in a literary work, rather than telling a story (narrative) or presenting factual information (report). Its thesis is an arguable claim open to debate, so the core trait is interpretive analysis.

Answer:

A. It is interpretive.