What is it called when a writer states his or her stance on a topic and briefly provides support for that stance?
Thesis
How is "appearance vs. reality" portrayed in William Shakespeare's "Hamlet"?
King Claudius portrays himself as an honorable king who understands Hamlet's suffering and is upset by his brother's death, but he killed his brother to gain power and wealth.
What is "Rhetorical Analysis"?
Rhetorical Analysis is the understanding of why and how an author makes specific decisions in his or her writing towards an audience.