Introduction
What should be included in the first sentence of your introduction?
➡ Answer: The title of the text and the author’s name
What does PEEL mean?
Point
Evident/example
Explanation
Link
Should you introduce new evidence in the conclusion?
➡ Answer: No — only summarise and reinforce what has already been discussed.
What must every essay have at the start?
➡ Answer: A clear introduction with a thesis statement.
What is the main purpose of an introduction in a literature essay?
➡ Answer: To introduce the topic, name the text and author, and state your main argument or viewpoint.
What is given in the topic sentence?
➡ Answer: The point you are making OR the main idea of that paragraph.
What is a protagonist?
➡ Answer: The main character or hero of the story who drives the plot forward.
What must you do when using a quotation?
➡ Answer: Use quotation marks, and explain how it supports your point.
What should be underlined in the introduction?
The tite of the text
What is the main purpose of a body paragraph?
➡ Answer: To develop one main point or idea that supports your argument.
What is setting in a novel?
➡ Answer: The time and place in which the story happens. It helps create mood and context.
What style /register of language should be used?
Formal
What is a thesis statement?
➡ Answer: A clear sentence that states your main argument or overall response to the essay question.
Why is evidence (such as quotations) important in body paragraphs?
➡ Answer: Because evidence proves your point and shows that your ideas come from the text.
You may never use contractions. What is a contraction?
when you join 2 words e.g. doesn't
Which sentence would not be acceptable, and why?
a) In the story, the main character was not good with money.
b) He pretends to be a lawyer.
c) The main character is neither good nor evil.
a) - must use present tense
Why should you avoid retelling the story in your introduction?
➡ Answer: Because your essay must analyse, not summarise — focus on ideas, not events.
For the "L" in PEEL, what 2 things must be done?
Link the paragraph to the topic and to the next paragraph.
What is the purpose of a conclusion in an essay?
➡ Answer: To sum up your main ideas and restate your argument clearly.
Which would be correct in a literature essay? Explain.
a) Most people think the main character is a villain.
b) The main character is a a complex character.
c) Main characters are often complex.
b) it doesn't generalise