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What is the purpose of using literary analysis on a poem

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A literary analysis essay takes a position on some aspect of a book, story, or poem and seeks to convince the reader of its validity. Your job is to explain and interpret, not simply retell.
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A literary analysis essay takes a position on some aspect of a book, story, or poem and seeks to convince the reader of its validity. Your job is to explain and interpret, not simply retell.
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