Essay writing
What is the order of the three main parts of an argumentative essay?
Claim, Counterclaim, Rebuttal
Who is the author of Dracula?
Bram Stoker
Why does the hotel landlady beg Jonathan not to continue his journey?
t is the eve of St. George’s Day.
The purpose of a text analysis essay is…
To demonstrate how a literary term can convey a central idea in a text.
How many reasons do you need to support your claim in an argumentative essay?
3
The purpose of your claim in an argumentative essay is…
To establish your stance on the topic provided.
Jonathan went to Dracula’s castle because….
He is helping Dracula with an estate purchased in England.
After the doctors visit Lucy on September 7th, what action does Van Helsing believe is necessary to keep Lucy Alive?
Blood transfusion
How many paragraphs are in a text-analysis essay? (Based on our notes.)
3 paragraphs
Your counterclaim is stated at the start of which paragraph? (paragraph 1 = introduction)
4
Why does the order in which you state evidence in your claim matter?
The order of reasons in your claim directly align to the evidence in your body paragraphs.
After Jonathan escapes, what do they claim is wrong with him?
Brain fever.
How does Lucy reinforce Victorian era gender roles?
She is much more focused on being a wife than anything else.
Which best describes “central idea?”
A generic statement demonstrating a lesson applicable outside of the text.
Based on our class discussion, what are the two easiest literary terms to use on the regents?
Conflict/characterization
What is the purpose of your rebuttal in an argumentative essay?
To prove why your argument is still accurate.
When Mina is reunited with Jonathan in the hospital, what is she relieved to discover?
The cause of Jonathan's absence and illness is not because of another woman.
What gothic elements does Stoker not include in Dracula?
A. Fear/Sexuality.
B. Dark castle.
C. An apocalypse.
D. Danger/foreboding
How many pieces of evidence do you need in a text analysis response?
2-3
How do you cite for an argumentative essay?
Text 1 states, " " (text 1, lines 33-34).
How should your intro paragraph begin on an argumentative essay?
Hook, background info, claim + reasons.
How does Mina represent a progressive woman for the Victorian Era?
Independent, wants to work/contribute, career focused...
Identify the literary device: “I kept my eyes fixed on Lucy, as did Van Helsing, and we saw a spasm of rage flit like a shadow over her face.”
Simile
How should your intro paragraph begin on a text-analysis response essay?
T.A.G/ state central idea and literary term that will be analyzed.
Why is "I" considered to be "informal" in essay writing?
Takes away credibility and makes it personal rather than facts.