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TIP Sheet OBJECTIVE AND SUBJECTIVE CLAIMS
Metaphor – Orange Subjective - Blue
Similes – Red Objective - Green
Personification – Yellow Allusion – Light Brown or Tan
Hyperbole - Brown
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A THESIS IS:
· A single sentence that is located in your introduction.
· Tells the reader what your opinion is and what paper is going to prove.
· Directs your reader to the main pieces of evidence you will explore.
A THESIS IS NOT:
· vague, but should clearly express what the essay is about.
· (your amendments)
· Just factual information, but makes a discussable/arguable point.
· (that your amendment is the best, or most important)
· starting with, “In this essay I will…”, but indicates the structure of the essay.
· (what you’ll include/talk about)
Thesis Statement Checklist
Does your thesis “do” these things?
· Do I answer the question? Re-reading the question prompt after constructing a working thesis can help you fix an argument that has missed the focus of the question. Is your thesis a statement and not a question?
· Have I taken a position that others might challenge or oppose? If your thesis simply states facts that no one could disagree with, it’s possible that you are simply providing a summary, rather than making an argument.
· Is my thesis statement specific enough? Thesis statements that are too vague often do not have a strong argument. If your thesis contains words like “good” or “successful,” see if you could be more specific.
· Does my thesis pass the “So what?” test? If a reader’s first response after reading your thesis statement is, “So what?”, then you need to clarify or connect to a larger issue.
· Does my thesis pass the “How?” and “Why?” tests? IF a reader’s first response after reading your thesis statement is, “How?” or “Why?” your thesis may be too open-ended and lack guidance for the reader. See what you can add to give the reader a better take on what your position is in the paper.
· Does my essay support my thesis specifically and without wandering? If your thesis and the body of your essay do not seem to go together, one of them has to change. Change your working thesis to reflect what you have figured out in the course of writing. Always reassess and revise your writing as necessary.
TEXT STRUCTURE CROSSWORD HINTS
Word Bank: Cause, Cause and effect, , Chronological, Compare, Compare and contrast, Contrast, Effect, Problem, Sequence , Solution
Determining the Central Idea of a Text
What do you mean by central idea?
Central idea is also known as main idea.
Definition: The central idea (main idea) in a piece of writing is the point that the author wants you to remember most.
Some writers may state the main idea, but it is often implied, which means the reader has to make inferences (what the text says + what I know) about it.
Just like theme in fiction, the central idea is not a topic or phrase; it is a complete sentence.
Where do I find the central idea?
The central (main ) idea can be found in three places:
1. in the beginning of a text
2. near the end of a text
3. not stated but implied through most the sentences
Text Features Word Bank
Author’s Purpose
Captions
Cause and Effect
Compare and Contrast
Cutaways and cross sections
Diagram
Glossary
Index
Informational Text
Inset photos
Maps
Problem and Solution
Sequence
Sidebars
Subheadings
Table of contents
Text Structure
Timelines
Characters and Plots Word Bank
Antagonist
Antihero
Climax
Dynamic characters
Falling action
Flat character
Foil
Major characters
Minor characters
Protagonist
Resolution
Rising action
Rounded character
Static character
Stock characters
Symbolic character
Types of Settings
Types of Characters
https://quizlet.com/21998611/types-of-character-in-literature-flash-cards/
http://learn.lexiconic.net/characters.htm
http://www.ohio.edu/people/hartleyg/ref/fiction/character1.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjByX2ZG3oY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKBnD-AYNq4
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