Essay Writing – Theme, Thesis, Directional Statement Theme – central, controlling idea of the author
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E ssay Writing – Theme, Thesis, Directional Statement
Theme – central, controlling idea of the author in the literary work Expressed in a complete sentence Describe the general meaning of the story, not specific events, actions or characters A generalization about life (not just the literary work) Should involve the major conflict and main character/s of the story
Thesis - central idea or point you are trying convince your reader to accept. Your insights about the literary work It gives the person reading your essay an idea of what you understand about the literary work Answers the essay prompt/question with a specific argument. ***Does not necessarily have anything to do with the theme
Directional Statement – accompanies the thesis and indicates the main points to be developed in the essay These main points will be developed in the body of the essay
N ow let’s try this with the Twelfth Night.
Essay prompt: In the play there are several characters who are imprisoned in some way. What message is Shakespeare giving about imprisonment? (This is the theme). Choose three characters that are confined and discuss the nature of their confinement, and how each helps to develop the theme. Jot notes- Who is imprisoned? In what manner? Theme: What is the message about imprisonment that can be applied to life in general? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Thesis: Answer the prompt above. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Directional Statement: How are you going to prove your thesis? Give three examples ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ E ssay Writing – Introductions & Conclusions
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