Sample paragraph 1: 1) Topic sentence: Name the text and show the them‚ then provide an argument on the theme/ make a point on that theme. 2) Analysis: Techniques‚ Examples‚ Effect of techniques in the examples. Write a minimum of 3 techniques and their effects. What is in the text? (Characterisation‚ techniques‚ plot‚ themes.) 3) What I learn from the text‚ with respect to the notion put forth in my topic sentence: What we learn through the text (Insight‚ conclusion.) 4) Link to exam question:
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a good thesis statement. A good thesis statement should be concise‚ direct‚ and must state a point of view. A thesis statement can’t be a fact‚ because the whole point of a research paper is to argue a point‚ and you can’t argue your thesis if it’s a fact. Perhaps the hardest thing about writing a good thesis statement is narrowing down a broad topic to a clear thesis that states an arguable point of view. The following guide with examples just might help you write a good thesis statement for a research
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ALL ABOUT MOVIE REVIEW A movie review is the opinion of someone who has seen a particular movie written in an article about that movie. Writing a movie review is a great way of expressing your opinion of a movie. The purpose of most movie reviews is to help the reader in determining whether they want to watch‚ rent or buy the movie. The review should give enough details about the movie that the reader can make an informed decision‚ without giving anyway any essentials such as the plot or any
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Makes a Good Literature Paper? An argument When you write an extended literary essay‚ often one requiring research‚ you are essentially making an argument. You are arguing that your perspective-an interpretation‚ an evaluative judgment‚ or a critical evaluation-is a valid one. A debatable thesis statement Like any argument paper you have ever written for a first-year composition course‚ you must have a specific‚ detailed thesis statement that reveals your perspective‚ and‚ like any good argument
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Write a thesis statement each as per the Feminist theory of Criticism and the Reader-Centered theory of Criticism based on “A Rose for Emily”. Use the author’s name in it. Some of the tips you could use are as follows- Feminist- Use words such as “depicts” ‚” illustrates” “ portrays” etc. Determine what it says about women in general. Determine how it portrays the main female character(s) in the selection; about her traits. What does the selection reveal about the author’s attitude
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LITERARY ANALYSIS CONSTRUCTION THESIS There are two aspects that must be present in any thesis statement that is worthy of being written: 1. Textual Evidence 2. Specific Argument Your thesis should include both textual evidence (some description of the text and what you think is important or interesting in it) and a specific argument (the argumentative context in which you are making some claim about what you have seen). The argument should always answer the question “So what?” regarding the
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University of Phoenix Material Outline and Thesis Statement Guide Create an outline that includes details that support your thesis. Identify at least three main points and at least two supporting details per main point. Write all supporting details and sub details in complete sentences. Include both in-text citations in the outline and a references page following the outline. Many of your supporting details and sub details will need in-text citations. Outline only the body of your
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The thesis statement or main claim must be debatable An argumentative or persuasive piece of writing must begin with a debatable thesis or claim. In other words‚ the thesis must be something that people could reasonably have differing opinions on. If your thesis is something that is generally agreed upon or accepted as fact then there is no reason to try to persuade people. Example of a non-debatable thesis statement: Pollution is bad for the environment. This thesis statement is not debatable
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Associate Level Material Appendix H Outline and Thesis Statement Guide Create an outline that includes details that support your thesis. You must have at least three main points identified and at least two supporting details per main point. Write all supporting details and subdetails in complete sentences. Include both in-text citations in the outline and a references page following the outline. Many of your supporting details and subdetails will need in-text citations. Outline only
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