Read this introduction paragraph of a literary argument.

The Declaration of Independence, written by Thomas Jefferson, was adopted by the Second Continental Congress in 1776. Specifically, the document explains why the thirteen colonies no longer considered themselves under British rule. William Shakespeare’s play Julius Caesar (1599) is based on true events from Roman history. It portrays the conspiracy to prevent Caesar from becoming dictator, or all-powerful ruler, of Rome.

What element of a literary argument should be added to the paragraph?

A.
textual evidence
B.
counterclaim
C.
commentary
D.
thesis

Question

Read this introduction paragraph of a literary argument.

The Declaration of Independence, written by Thomas Jefferson, was adopted by the Second Continental Congress in 1776. Specifically, the document explains why the thirteen colonies no longer considered themselves under British rule. William Shakespeare’s play Julius Caesar (1599) is based on true events from Roman history. It portrays the conspiracy to prevent Caesar from becoming dictator, or all-powerful ruler, of Rome.

What element of a literary argument should be added to the paragraph?

A. 
textual evidence
B. 
counterclaim
C. 
commentary
D. 
thesis