Character Analysis Essay Writing

the writer's opinion that they are trying to prove in an essay

• evidence
• response
• claim
• topic sentence

the textual support given in body paragraphs to prove the writer's point

• evidence
• response
• claim
• topic sentence

the writer's interpretation (thoughts and opinions) of the textual support; helps develop ideas

• evidence
• response
• claim
• concluding sentence

One pattern you can use to organize a body paragraph in a literature analysis paper is

• evidence, evidence, response
• claim, evidence, response
• response, evidence, claim
• response, response, evidence

One pattern you can use to organize a body paragraph in a literature analysis paper is

• evidence, evidence, response
• claim, evidence, response
• response, evidence, claim
• response, response, evidence

What do introductory paragraphs need?

• hook, topic/background info, thesis
• hook, evidence, topic
• topic, claim, response
• hook, evidence, claim

Why can't animals talk to humans?  It doesn't seem fair.  Owners probably wonder what their pet is thinking.  Sometimes they can tell just from their pets' facial expressions.  
What type of hook is this?

• Anecdote
• List or series
• Quote
• Rhetorical question

Whoever said "Dogs are man's best friend" really knew what they were talking about.  Owners of furry, four-legged friends are constantly rewarded with licks and cuddles.  Because of their loyalty, companionship, and protection, having a dog for a pet is one of the most rewarding experiences.
What type of lead is this?

• Anecdote
• List or series
• Quote
• Rhetorical question

Domesticated for more than 10,000 years, the dog was one of the first animals domesticated by humans.  Today, there are over 75 million pet dogs in the United States.  Obviously, dogs make excellent pets.  Because of their loyalty, companionship, and protection, having a dog for a pet is one of the most rewarding experiences.
What type of lead is this?

• List or series
• Startling Statement
• Anecdote
• Quote

A conclusion 

• can be short, but must be meaningful.
• should give new evidence to support the claim.
• should be at least 5 sentences.
• should grab the reader's attention.