Literature and Composition facilitates in-depth written literary analysis with an emphasis on strengthening interpretations and arguments structurally and stylistically. This course provides the necessary background to help students formulate pointed, intriguing theses and defend them using primary and secondary textual evidence. Students will practice and apply techniques for mastering authoritative and persuasive voice and tone, effective organization, cohesion, and tailored style in order to form unique and cogent argumentative essays.