Question

Drag each tile to the correct box.
Which sentence best reflects each element of a literary argument?

commentary or explanation
claim, or thesis
supporting evidence
Therefore, although Brutus feels badly about betraying
his friend, he knows it was the right thing to do.
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Brutus is a character that symbolizes loyalty
because of his overall commitment to Rome.
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For example, Brutus states that it was “Not that
I loved Caesar less, but that I loved Rome more.”
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Answer 1

Here are the tiles matched to the correct boxes for elements of a literary argument:

1. **commentary or explanation**
**Therefore, although Brutus feels badly about betraying his friend, he knows it was the right thing to do.**

2. **claim, or thesis**
**Brutus is a character that symbolizes loyalty because of his overall commitment to Rome.**

3. **supporting evidence**
**For example, Brutus states that it was “Not that I loved Caesar less, but that I loved Rome more.”**