Creator, José J. González, Jr., Spring 2002 1 Illustration essay Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe."

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Creator, José J. González, Jr., Spring Illustration essay Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe." (Abraham Lincoln, )

Creator, José J. González, Jr., Spring What does the word Illustration mean? The dictionary meaning..... “... to clarify by use of examples, comparisons or the like.” The dictionary meaning..... “... to clarify by use of examples, comparisons or the like.”

Creator, José J. González, Jr., Spring More detailed definition An illustration essay provides an explanation of a general principle or idea by using a number of well-chosen examples.

Creator, José J. González, Jr., Spring Some sample topics for an illustration essay... Honesty is the best policy. Teaching is a demanding profession. Traveling is the best medicine. (In an illustration essay you would take one of these topics and demonstrate or show through examples, facts, anecdotes or personal experiences how this is true. ) Honesty is the best policy. Teaching is a demanding profession. Traveling is the best medicine. (In an illustration essay you would take one of these topics and demonstrate or show through examples, facts, anecdotes or personal experiences how this is true. )

Creator, José J. González, Jr., Spring Picking a topic! Remember that in picking a topic, you need to pick a topic that you know something about. This will help you greatly.

Creator, José J. González, Jr., Spring Let’s look at some sample illustration essays, just click away!

Creator, José J. González, Jr., Spring Assignment: Write an illustration essay, but before you begin, let me approve of the topic.