Why are reasons important in a literary analysis? They are a particularly convincing type of evidence.

They include quotes from the literary work that support your claim.

They help organize your evidence into an effective argument.

They explain why your claim is the only possible one.

Write a literary analysis essay about an intercalary chapter of the grapes of wrath. your essay should examine how the structure and language support the overall purpose, and it should include specific examples from the text to support your claim. your essay should include the following elements: • a claim that takes a clear stand on the author's purpose, supported by main points • evidence from the text that supports your claim and main points • commentary that the reader understand how your evidence should be interpreted • an introduction, body and conclusion that organize the content of your essay