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?

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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?

Satellite74 · Answer

Ah, the elements of literary arguments.
Let’s first get to know those to see what we got already, and what we need. 
Can you remember what they are? There aren’t much!