Instructions of how to make a turkey sandwich. Remember, you need to be as specific as possible; pretend as though you are talking to an alien Now, try again, and remember to start from the
Write detailed instructions of how to make a turkey sandwich. Remember, you need to be as specific as possible; pretend as though you are talking to an alien
Now, try again, and remember to start from the very beginning.
A great thesis is between plot summary and opinion. Too much of either is BAD!
Zone of Highest Interest
“The Sweet Spot”
Outrageous, unsupported thesis
Plot-driven thesis
The perfect balance of insightful textual analysis and personal opinion, a GREAT thesis creates an opportunity to use evidence from the text to arrive at a thoughtful, provocative paper.
The Thesis Continuum
Your essay Prompt
Is Edwards’ imagery an effective form of persuasion?
Explain your response using
Specific examples from the sermon
Stylistic features such as proper diction* and strong verbs
Proper grammar and usage
Proper structure
*Consider the essential vocabulary from our learning maps in helping you choose the proper word choice!