Analyzing Conclusions in Essays

The video tutorial guides students on revising essay conclusions effectively. It outlines the writing process, emphasizing the importance of a conclusion that supports the essay's information and brings resolution. The tutorial provides steps to ensure the conclusion mirrors the introduction, reviews the essay's content, and brings closure. It also highlights the significance of planning and organizing ideas to facilitate easier revision. The lesson concludes with a preview of the next topic on revising for well-chosen facts.

What is the primary goal of revising a conclusion in an essay?

• To change the essay's topic

• To make the essay longer

• To support the information presented and bring resolution

• To introduce new information

Which step in the writing process involves revising the conclusion?

• Step five: Editing and publishing the essay

• Step two: Receiving and thinking about the prompt

• Step four: Writing and revising the draft

• Step one: Reading and analyzing the text

What does it mean for a conclusion to 'mirror' the introduction?

• The introduction should summarize the conclusion

• The conclusion should be longer than the introduction

• They should be similar but not exactly the same

• They should be identical

Which of the following is NOT a step in revising a conclusion?

• Adding new arguments to the conclusion

• Checking that the conclusion mirrors the introduction

• Ensuring the conclusion reviews the information

• Bringing resolution to the essay

What should a conclusion do in relation to the body of the essay?

• Review what has been said in the body

• Introduce new arguments

• Ignore the body of the essay

• Contradict the body of the essay

How can a writer create a sense of resolution in the conclusion?

• By repeating the introduction verbatim

• By leaving the reader with questions

• By summarizing the main points and providing final thoughts

• By introducing a new topic

What is one way to summarize the techniques used by Whitman in his poem?

• By stating that the techniques helped produce a dual theme

• By ignoring the dual perspectives

• By listing all the literary devices used

• By focusing only on the positive aspects

What effect does a dual theme have on the reader?

• It creates a complete picture of the experience

• It makes the poem less engaging

• It provides a one-sided view

• It confuses the reader

Which of the following is a component of a dual theme in 'O Captain! My Captain!'?

• Neither joy nor sadness

• Both joy and sadness

• Only sorrow

• Only joy

Why is it important to reflect back on the reading experience when writing an explanatory essay?

• To provide a complete picture for the reader

• To make the essay longer

• To confuse the reader

• To ensure a one-sided view