'Romeo and Juliet': writing a nuanced response on societal expectations | English

Starter quiz

In an analytical essay, which of the following is the definition of a thesis statement?

explains the focus of the individual paragraph

summarises the individual paragraph

explains the overarching argument ✓
In an analytical paragraph, which of the following should a topic sentence do?

include analysis of methods

summarise the paragraph

explain the focus of the paragraph ✓
'A play dealing with tragic events that usually ends with death' is the definition of which word beginning with 't'?

'tragedy' ✓
'Something that you want and plan to do; an aim' is the definition of which word beginning with 'i'?

'intention' ✓
'Behave or act in the opposite way to socially acceptable conventions or standards' is the definition of which word beginning with 's'?

'subvert' ✓
'The beliefs and norms that a society holds about how individuals should behave and act' is the definition of ______ expectations.

'societal' ✓

Match the single paragraph outline component with the definition.

thesis statement

⇔

overarching argument of the entire essay ✓

topic sentence

⇔

explains the focus of the individual paragraph ✓

supporting detail

⇔

analysis of methods ✓

concluding sentence

⇔

summarises the individual paragraph ✓
Place the elements of a conclusion in chronological order.

1

⇔

specific response to your thesis

2

⇔

focus of writer’s overall intentions

3

⇔

impact of text today
'Behave in line with socially acceptable conventions or standards' is the definition of which word beginning with 'c'?

'conform' ✓
'A thorough explanation of your understanding of a text' is the definition of a ______ response.

'critical' ✓
'Making an informed judgment based on careful analysis and consideration of the text' is the definition of which word beginning with 'e'?

'evaluative' ✓
'Has subtle details that make it complex and interesting' is the definition of which word beginning with 'n'?

'nuanced' ✓

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An essay should have a strong central argument.
Use an evaluative or critical thesis to “hang” your essay on and support with clear topic sentences.
Analysis of writer's methods should be interwoven and used to support each other.
Context should be highly selective and used to add to your argument.
Essays should focus on the writer’s intentions - the conclusion is an opportunity to summarise this.

Using counter-arguments throughout your essay makes it a stronger argument.

You should have one clear, critical response to the question that informs your whole essay.

Intention - something that you want and plan to do; an aim
Evaluative - making an informed judgment based on careful analysis and consideration of the text
Nuanced - has subtle details that make it complex and interesting
Critical response - a thorough explanation of your understanding of a text
Societal expectations - the beliefs and norms that a society holds about how individuals should behave and act