Key Concepts in Essay Writing and Analysis

The video tutorial emphasizes the importance of having a focus question in essays to provide direction. It discusses identifying key terms in questions and structuring essays around conflict, struggle, and resolution. The tutorial also explores internal and external struggles, particularly in the context of public scrutiny and integrity, using John Proctor as an example. The importance of separating themes and understanding the relationship between key terms is highlighted.

Why is it important to have a question for your essay?

• It provides a direction for your essay.

• It makes the essay longer.

• It helps in avoiding plagiarism.

• It ensures the essay is interesting.

What should you focus on when identifying key terms in a question?

• Two to three key terms

• Only the first word

• All words in the question

• The longest word

How should key terms be used in an essay?

• Repeated multiple times

• Ignored completely

• Separated and related to each other

• Together in one sentence

What is the recommended structure for an essay?

• Theme, Argument, Example

• Introduction, Body, Conclusion

• Conflict, Struggle, Resolution

• Question, Answer, Summary

What internal struggle does John Proctor face?

• Fear of losing his job

• Need for revenge

• Guilt from past actions

• Desire for wealth

How does public scrutiny affect individuals?

• It makes them more popular.

• It leads to increased privacy.

• It guarantees their success.

• It subjects them to criticism.

What is the presumption of innocence?

• Assuming everyone is innocent

• Assuming innocence until proven guilty

• Assuming guilt until proven innocent

• Assuming everyone is guilty

What is the main theme discussed in the conclusion?

• The power of love

• The need for revenge

• The value of integrity

• The importance of wealth