Question

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.

Answer 1

The fundamental characteristic of a literary analysis essay is that it is interpretative - if it's an analysis, then you need to interpret that work of literature.

Answer 2

I believe the answer is: A. It is interpretive

In literary analysis essay, the writer of the analysis would read the essay, collecting various details in the essay, and making conclusion based on the details. Since the conclusion is based on the writer's opinion and knowledge, it is a form of interpretive literature.