The basics of literary analysis

This AP English Literature study guide covers literary analysis, focusing on close reading to understand a text's elements (themes, characters, symbols, structure, language, literary devices). It explains how to build arguments with defensible claims supported by textual evidence. The guide also provides tips for writing literary analysis, including considering context and focusing on the text itself. Finally, it offers practice questions with a focus on crafting strong claims, analyzing evidence, and understanding literary devices.