1. How do I write my thesis? OM&M Theme & Character Essay

2. The most important sentence in the paper (hear the echo?) States what your whole paper’s about Gives a “road map” for the essay It’s in the INTRO paragraph- typically at the end

3. CRITERIA FOR SUCCESS  goes beyond observation and makes a debatable point to be proven in the essay  indicates the structure of the essay (gives a “roadmap” of the body paragraphs in the essay)  identifies the literary work and its author  is one sentence (ideally)

4. Just Remember TAMI T itle A uthor M ethod I ntent  In “The Scarlet Ibis,”... ... James Hurst... ... uses foreshadowing, imagery, and symbolism... ... to show how pride causes far more suffering that it does success.

5. Just Remember TAMI T itle A uthor M ethod I ntent  In The Bluest Eye,... ... Toni Morrison... ... uses auditory imagery, tactile imagery, and syntax... ... to illustrate that society’s exclusively white projection of beauty is destructive.

6. The answer is in the question! 1) Turn the question into a statement 2) Cross out the key words 3) Replace the key words PROMPT: “How does the author use two different characters to reveal a central theme in the story?”

7. 1) Turn the question into a statement How does the author “How does the author use two different characters to reveal a central theme in the story?” The author uses The author uses two different characters to reveal a central theme in the story.

8. 2) Cross out the key words two different characters a central theme in the story. The author uses two different characters to reveal a central theme in the story.

9. 3) Replace the key words _____________ _____________________ The author uses _____________ to reveal that _____________________. Doodle and Brotherpride can be dangerous In Of Mice and Men, John Steinbeck uses Doodle and Brother to reveal that pride can be dangerous.