Prompt - Thesis
Turn the prompt into a thesis:
You have read “The Sword of Damocles” and “The Eighteenth Camel.” Write an essay that describes how a theme in each story is developed. Use details from both stories to support your response.
A theme in each story is developed in different ways.
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A theme in each story is developed in similar ways.
Which is the best topic sentence for the prompt: Write an essay that describes how a theme in each story is developed.
A. In "The Sword of Damocles," the theme "With great power comes great responsibility" is developed by King Dionysius teaching Damocles a lesson.
B. In Source 1, the king teaches Damocles a lesson.
C. With great power comes great responsibility.
A. In "The Sword of Damocles," the theme "With great power comes great responsibility" is developed by King Dionysus teaching Damocles a lesson.
Which piece of evidence best supports that the king taught Damocles a lesson:
Which best explains how this evidence shows king taught Damocles a lesson: "'Until you learn that power carries with it not only privilege but responsibility,' said the king, "you had better remain in your usual seat" (Wooldridge 2).
A. This evidence shows that the king is teaching Damocles a lesson because he hangs a sword over the throne. It is important because Damocles gets scared.
B. This evidence shows that the king is teaching Damocles a lesson. It is important because Damocles learns that with great power comes great responsibility.
C. This evidence shows that the king taught Damocles a lesson because the king hangs a sword over his throne, lets Damocles be king for the evening, and explains to Damocles that being a king is actually very difficult. This is important because the king's lesson stops Damocles from being jealous and wanting to be king.
C. This evidence shows that the king taught Damocles a lesson because the king hangs a sword over his throne, lets Damocles be king for the evening, and explains to Damocles that being a king is actually very difficult. This is important because the king's lesson stops Damocles from being jealous and wanting to be king.
Which is the best insight for the prompt: Write an essay that describes how a theme in each story is developed.
A. Therefore, the author does a good job developing the theme because he clearly teaches the character and the reader a lesson at the same time.
B. Thus, the theme "With great power comes great responsibility" is a good theme because it is an important life lesson.
C. Overall, learning to be responsible is important because it helps you live a better life.
A. Therefore, the author does a good job developing the theme because he clearly teaches the character and the reader a lesson at the same time.
What do you do at the beginning of each paragraph in an essay?
indent
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Based on the passage from “Roberto Ignacio Torres Bakes” and the passage from “The Dreamer,” write an essay that explains how Papi and Neftalí change.
Papi and Neftali change in many ways.
OR
Papi and Neftali change in different ways.
Which is the best topic sentence for the prompt: Write an essay that explains how Papi and Neftalí change.
A. In "Roberto Ignacio Torres Bakes," Papi changes because he wants to change.
B. In "Roberto Ignacio Torres Bakes," Papi changes by fighting for his dream.
C. In "Roberto Ignacio Torres Bakes," Papi changes.
B. In "Roberto Ignacio Torres Bakes," Papi changes by fighting for his dream.
Which piece of evidence best shows that Papi changes by fighting for his dream?
B. "That night Papi and me stay up late telling stories about the people who lined up all day for his baking. He tells me that when he was a boy he had dreamed of what he wanted to be when he grew up. He doesn’t have to say what it was" (Frank 4).
B. "That night Papi and me stay up late telling stories about the people who lined up all day for his baking. He tells me that when he was a boy he had dreamed of what he wanted to be when he grew up. He doesn’t have to say what it was" (Frank 4).
Which best explains how this evidence shows that Papi changes by fighting for his dream: "That night Papi and me stay up late telling stories about the people who lined up all day for his baking. He tells me that when he was a boy he had dreamed of what he wanted to be when he grew up. He doesn’t have to say what it was" (Frank 4).
A. This evidence shows that Papi changed because he went from doing construction to baking. It is important because becoming a baker made him happier and helped fix his family's money problems.
B. This evidence shows that Papi changed. It is important because he became a baker.
C. This evidence shows that Papi changed a lot in the story. It is important because it shows how he changed from a builder to a baker.
A. This evidence shows that Papi changed because he went from doing construction to baking. It is important because becoming a baker made him happier and helped fix his family's money problems.
Which is the best insight for the prompt: Write an essay that explains how Papi and Neftalí change.
A. Consequently, Papi becoming a baker will probably help him remain happy and better able to take care of his daughter in the future.
B. Therefore, Papi will probably start baking in the future.
C. Thus, Papi might teach his daughter to bake and she might become a baker in the future just like her father.
A. Consequently, Papi becoming a baker will probably help him remain happy and better able to take care of his daughter in the future.
How many paragraphs are there in a Literary Analysis (LAT) essay?
4 paragraphs
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You have read passages from Part 1 and Part 2 of Freddy in Peril. Explain how Freddy’s point of view influences how the events in the passages are described. Be sure to use details to support your answer from both Freddy in Peril, Part 1 and Part 2.
Freddy's point of view influences how the events in the passage are described in many ways.
Which is the best topic sentence for the prompt: Explain how Freddy’s point of view influences how the events in the passages are described.
A. In "Freddy in Peril Part 1," Freddy's point of view causes him to describe the events as scary.
B. In "Freddy in Peril, Part 1," it is first-person point of view.
C. In "Freddy in Peril, Part 1," Freddy is scared.
A. In "Freddy in Peril Part 1," Freddy's point of view causes him to describe the events as scary.
Which piece of evidence best shows that Freddy's point of view causes him to describe the events as scary?
Which best explains how this evidence shows that Freddy's point of view causes him to describe the events as scary: "It had started before that, of course, but that was the night I realized whose life was at stake: mine. Professor Fleischkopf was after me—he aimed to get me in his clutches" (Reiche 1).
A. This evidence shows that the story is being told from Freddy's point of view. It is important because he is the narrator and is telling the story in the first-person point of view.
B. This evidence shows that the story being told from Freddy's point of view makes the story scary because Freddy's description of what is happening makes the reader think someone is after him. This is important because it makes the reader worry about what will happen to Freddy.
C. This evidence shows that Freddy telling the story is important because he is telling us that someone is after him and that he is going to get kidnapped.
B. This evidence shows that the story being told from Freddy's point of view makes the story scary because Freddy's description of what is happening makes the reader think someone is after him. This is important because it makes the reader worry about what will happen to Freddy.
Which is the best insight for the prompt: Explain how Freddy’s point of view influences how the events in the passages are described.
A. Thus, it is important that Freddy is scared in the story because he is in danger of being kidnapped and that is a scary situation.
B. Overall, I think it is important that the story is scary because scary stories are more interesting than other types of stories.
C. In conclusion, it is important that Freddy is the narrator because the story would be a lot less scary if it was told by another character.
C. In conclusion, it is important that Freddy is the narrator because the story would be a lot less scary if it was told by another character.
How long should a TEXEXI paragraph be?
at least 8 sentences
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In the passages from “Desert Sea Gulls” and “Sweetened Condensed Milk,” Marissa and Ishmael think about what makes a place feel like home. Use details from both passages to write an essay about what “home” means to each character.
"Home" means something different to Marissa and Ishmael.
OR
"Home" means different things to each character.
Which is the best topic sentence for the prompt: Write an essay about what “home” means to each character.
A. In "Desert Sea Gulls," "home" means in many ways.
B. In "Desert Sea Gulls," "home" means a place where you live.
C. In "Desert Sea Gulls," "home" means the things you are familiar with to Marissa.
C. In "Desert Sea Gulls," "home" means the things you are familiar with to Marissa.
Which piece of evidence best shows "home" means the things you are familiar with to Marissa?
Which best explains how this evidence shows "home" means the things you are familiar with to Marissa: "I close my eyes and listen to the gulls who have lived here forever. This place doesn’t feel like home. It definitely does not smell like home. But I feel a piece of home sneaking up on me anyway" (Webb 3).
A. This evidence shows that Marissa thinks home means things you are familiar with because she hears the seagulls and it reminds her of home. This is important because she likes seagulls.
B. This evidence shows that Marissa thinks home means things you are familiar with because she is excited to hear seagulls on her grandfather's farm that she was used to hearing when she lived by the ocean. This is important because it leads her to believe that maybe someday she will feel at home on her grandfather's farm.
C. This evidence shows that Marissa does not feel like she is at home after moving to her grandfather's house because nothing is familiar to her. This is important because it makes Marissa feel sad and lonely to move away from her home and friends.
B. This evidence shows that Marissa thinks home means things you are familiar with because she is excited to hear seagulls on her grandfather's farm that she was used to hearing when she lived by the ocean. This is important because it leads her to believe that maybe someday she will feel at home on her grandfather's farm.
Which is the best topic sentence for the prompt: Write an essay about what “home” means to each character.
A. Consequently, "home" means something familiar to Marissa.
B. Therefore, Marissa learning that "home" can mean many things is an important lesson for Marissa and the reader to learn.
C. Overall, Marissa learned that seagulls can live in the desert and by the ocean.
B. Therefore, Marissa learning that "home" can mean many things is an important lesson for Marissa and the reader to learn.
What does the thesis tell?
It tells what the whole essay is about.
Turn the prompt into a thesis:
In both “The Rescue of the Tin Woodman” and “Arriving at Emerald City,” Dorothy has interesting adventures that reveal her character. Based on her words and actions in both passages, describe TWO of Dorothy’s qualities. Think about the person that Dorothy is. How do those qualities affect her adventures? Support your response with details from BOTH passages.
Dorothy's qualities affect her adventures in many ways.
Which is the best topic sentence for the prompt: Describe TWO of Dorothy’s qualities. Think about the person that Dorothy is. How do those qualities affect her adventures?
A. In "The Rescue of the Tin Woodsman," Dorthy's kindness helps her make a new friend.
B. In "The Rescue of the Tin Woodsman," Dorthy makes a new friend.
C. In "The Rescue of the Tin Woodsman," Dorothy is a kind person.
A. In "The Rescue of the Tin Woodsman," Dorthy's kindness helps her make a new friend.
Which TWO pieces of evidence best show that Dorthy's kindness helps her make a new friend?
Which best explains how this evidence shows that Dorthy's kindness helps her make a new friend: "...standing beside it, with an uplifted axe in his hands, was a man made entirely of tin...he stood perfectly motionless, as if he could not stir at all. 'What can I do for you?' Dorthy inquired softly, for she was moved by the sad voice in which the man spoke" (Baum 1).
A. This evidence shows that Dorthy is kind because she generously helps the tin man and expects nothing in return. This is important because her kindness causes the tin man to want to travel with Dorthy and her group.
B. This evidence shows that Dorthy is friendly because she talks to the tin man that is stuck in the woods. It is important because her talking to the tin man causes them to have a conversation.
C. This evidence shows that Dorthy is nosy because she asks the tin man about his problems. This is important because if Dorthy keeps getting involved in other people's problems she is going to get herself into a lot of trouble.
A. This evidence shows that Dorthy is kind because she generously helps the tin man and expects nothing in return. This is important because her kindness causes the tin man to want to travel with Dorthy and her group.
Which is the best insight for the prompt: Describe TWO of Dorothy’s qualities. Think about the person that Dorothy is. How do those qualities affect her adventures?
A. Overall, Dorthy is a kind person who helps others.
B. Thus, Dorthy will probably be kind to everyone.
C. Ultimately, Dorthy's kindness will probably help her to solve conflicts throughout her adventures in Oz.
C. Ultimately, Dorthy's kindness will probably help her to solve conflicts throughout her adventures in Oz.
Explain the format of an LAT essay:
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1. Thesis
2. TEXEXI (Source 1)
3. TEXEXI (Source 2)
5. Final Insight