Starter quiz
- At the beginning of Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', Romeo loves ...
- Juliet
- Rosaline ✓
- no-one
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- Which of the following is the definition of a topic sentence?
- A sentence that shows the overarching argument of your essay.
- A sentence that explains the main focus of your paragraph. ✓
- A sentence that summarises and concludes your paragraph.
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- Which of the following is the definition of a thesis statement?
- It shows the overarching argument of your essay. ✓
- It summarises and concludes your paragraph.
- It analyses a quotation in depth.
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- Which of the following is the definition of 'liberating'?
- making you feel trapped
- making you feel nothing
- making you feel free ✓
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- Which of the following is the definition of 'unstereotypical'?
- similar to the ordinary in every way
- in some way different than the ordinary ✓
- something subversive and rebellious
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- 'Sadness that lasts for a long period of time' is the definition of which word beginning with 'm'?
- 'melancholy' ✓
Exit quiz
- Match the elements of a single paragraph outline with their definitions.
- topic sentence⇔explains main focus of the paragraph ✓
- supporting detail⇔analysis of methods ✓
- concluding sentence⇔summarises main focus of the paragraph ✓
- 'Causing a major change to something or someone, especially in a way that makes it or them better' is the definition of which word beginning with 't'?
- 'transformative' ✓
- Which of the following quotations did Romeo say about his love for Rosaline in Act 1, Scene 1 of Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet'?
- “O brawling love, O loving hate” ✓
- “Juliet is the sun”
- “Call me but love, and I’ll be new baptized.”
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- Which of the following quotations did Romeo say about his love for Juliet in Act 2, Scene 2 of Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet'?
- “This is not Romeo. He’s some other where.”
- “With love’s light wings did I o’erperch these walls” ✓
- “sad hours seem long”
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- 'Giving or having power to create or support life; essential to life' is the definition of which word beginning with 'l'?
- 'life-giving' ✓
- 'Completely filling one's mind and attention; obsessive' is the definition of which word beginning with 'a'?
- 'all-consuming' ✓
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Key learning points
- A thesis statement is an overarching argument and should refer to the writer’s intent.
- The thesis statement is also an opportunity to show how your argument relates to the ‘bigger picture’.
- A topic sentence explains the main focus of your paragraph.
- An effective analytical essay includes topic sentences, supporting detail, and concluding sentences.
Common misconception
An effective essay includes all of your thoughts on the subject.
An effective essay is structured cohesively rather than including every thought.
Keywords
Transformative - causing a major change to something or someone, especially in a way that makes it or them better
Melancholy - sadness that lasts for a long period of time
Liberating - making you feel free and able to behave as you like
Life-giving - giving or having power to create or support life; essential to life
All-consuming - completely filling one's mind and attention; obsessive
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