A paragraph is a unit of writing that consists of one or more sentences focusing on a single idea or topic. A well-written paragraph often has the following structure: Topic Sentence: This sentence outlines the main idea that will be presented in the paragraph. Support Details or Examples: This is the part of the paragraph…
Simple: Contains a subject and a verb and is a complete thought (independent clause) (He ate an apple) Compound: Contains two independent clauses combined with a coordinator. (He ate an apple and walked to school) Complex: Contains an independent clause and a dependent (can not be on its own) clause. (He ate an apple after…
1. Verbal Irony: This occurs when a character says one thing but suggests or intends the opposite. For example, in Julius Caesar, Mark Antony says “and Brutus is an honorable man,” when he really means that Brutus is dishonorable because he has betrayed Caesar. Very similar to sarcasm, although sarcasm is harsh and direct while…
Items in a bibliography are alphabetically ordered by author; and, if no author, then by title. Looking at the examples below, the source authored by the Central Intelligence Agency would be listed before the source titled “How to Measure Justice”. The source titled “Vietnam” would be last in order and the source by George Adams…
ACT I SCENE 1 On February 15, the Feast of Lupercal, the people of Rome celebrate Caesar’s victory over Pompey in a civil war. Marullus and Flavius, two government officials who support Pompey, attempt to discourage celebrating workers. SCENE 2 On the same day, Caesar attends the traditional race at the festival of Lupercal and…
THEMES –the fundamental and universal ideas explored in a literary work Maturity Both Scout and Jem grow and mature throughout the novel. They develop in the physical, emotional, and rational sense. Different events in the novel force Scout and Jem to change or alter their perspectives on life, relationships, and the world. Prejudice & Bigotry…
Quotations are the most convenient method of providing proof in an academic essay. They may range in length from one word to several lines. There are conventions and rules that MUST be followed when you integrate quotations into your essay. Short quotations should be made part of your own sentences and enclosed in quotation marks…
1.INTRODUCTION 3 Sentences (suggested minimum) First sentence introduces the topic Second sentence identifies the author and novel Third sentence states the thesis 2.BODY 2 paragraphs (suggested minimum) Each paragraph based on one aspect of the thesis Paragraphs linked to one another with a connecting word or phrase (transition) Paragraphs written in formal analytical style Paragraphs…
1. Type of essay: Narrative To entertain, illuminate, or tell a story Argumentative To convince the reader of the validity of the thesis Persuasive To persuade the reader to act Expository To explore, explain, classify, or define 2. Purpose: What is the thesis? Explicit or Implicit? What is the purpose of the essay? (to entertain,…
• Introductions should precede the debate. • The debater should not offer emotional appeals. H/she should concentrate on the evidence. • The debater should never falsify, create or distort evidence. • The debater should never publicly disagree with the decision of the judge or the audience. Winners need to be congratulated by the opposition. • …
There are three main ways to quote from Shakespeare properly. See the format below depending on how much of the play you are quoting. This is also done in proper MLA format. CITATION EXAMPLE – a quotation where more than one person speaks: …An early example of this lies in Viola/Cesario’s first meeting with Olivia. …
1. Stylistic/Technical Mistakes a. Italicize the title of a major work (novel, play, movie) Example: The Merchant of Venice (if you are writing it out, you underline the title) b. Put title of short works in quotation marks (essays, short stories, poetry) Example: “The Fall of a City”) c. Structural Continuity • The way your…
Allegory: Hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one. Alliteration: The occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words. Ex: Alice’s aunt ate apples and acorns around August. Analogy: Comparison in which an idea or a thing is compared to another thing that is quite different from…
Campbell explores the theory that important myths from around the world that have survived for thousands of years all share a fundamental structure, which Campbell called the monomyth. This fundamental structure contains a number of stages, which include: First, the hero is often born in mysterious circumstances, or undergoes a serious life challenge early on. …
To improve your writing you need to make sure that your ideas, both in sentences and paragraphs, stick together or have coherence and that the gap between ideas is bridged smoothly. One way to do this is by using transitions – words or phrases or techniques that help bring two ideas together. Transitional words and…
1. Plot: is what happens in the story; the sequence of events 2. Plot Pattern: a) Introduction: Explains the situation, introduces setting, introduces characters b) Rising Action: The series of increasingly suspenseful complications and events c) Climax: The point at which one force in the main conflict wins over the other force in the main…
Alan Austen, as nervous as a kitten, went up certain dark and creaky stairs in the neighborhood of Pell Street, and peered about for a long time on the dime landing before he found the name he wanted written obscurely on one of the doors. He pushed open this door, as he had been told…
A thesis statement declares what you believe and what you intend to prove. A good thesis statement makes the difference between a thoughtful research project and a simple retelling of facts. A good tentative thesis will help you focus your search for information. But don’t rush! You must do a lot of background reading before…
Setting: Steinbeck’s novel deals with the plight of migrant labourers in California during the Great Depression. Characters: the focus is on two migrant workers, George and Lennie Chapter 1 – establishes relationship between the two primary characters George – a rational realist Lennie – simplistic and child like George cares for Lennie, consistently scolds and…
Introduction The Song of Solomon is Toni’s Morrison bestselling novel and the winner of the 1993 Noble Prize of Literature. The story transpires in an unnamed Michigan town from 1931 to 1963 and follows the life of, Macon Dead Jr, the youngest and only son of the richest black family of the North side community.…
