1. Conclusions

2. Good Conclusions: Restate the thesis and the main points of your essay
Make some conclusions about the author’s purpose for writing the whole book
End with a final thought from you

3. 1. Restate thesis and 3 main points
Should look similar, but REWORDED
DO NOT just change one or two words – really look at rewriting the sentence…

4. 2. Why the author wrote the book
Connect this to your theme
But also BRANCH OUT to think of whole book
Ex: Remember this book was about the 1930’s, but written in the 1960’s
What does it say about mankind?

5. 3. Final Thought Analyze the book – you did/didn’t like it?
What characters were most effective?
What plot did you find most interesting? etc.

6. Stanza after stanza, Poe creates a compelling rhythm through repetition. He also uses repetition to emphasize his ideas, and he creates a dark and gloomy mood. These examples show how a simple concept such as repetition can give a poem depth and intrigue. Poe was a master of repetition, and “The Raven” is an excellent example of the ways he could apply it to achieve a variety of results. 1 2 3