1. Exemplification Essay
Exemplification: to explain, convince, or amuse.
Lending interest or information, exemplification is the most common and effective ways of developing ideas.

2. Exemplification Essay
Supporting examples:
Specific
Vivid
Representative
Collectively all three must link to and support the topic sentence thesis of an essay.

3. Exemplification Essay
Make a list of specific examples that could support the following topic sentence / thesis.
Controlling idea: Cheating in Class
Cheaters often put themselves under more stress in a classroom than honest students.