Question

Select the correct answer. What is the purpose of a literary analysis essay? A. to describe a literary work in elaborate detail B. to dissect a literary work to determine its meaning C. to review a literary work D. to summarize a literary work

Answer 1

B. to dissect a literary work to determine its meaning

Step-by-step explanation:

A literary analysis serves the function of closely examining a literary work to get its meaning.

This can be achieved through analysis of the theme, plot, subject matter, etc.

The diction used is also closely examined, the mood of the literary work is also dissected.