1. Friday 4/12/2013 Research: Draft Conclusion Paragraph

2. Outline, Roman Numeral V, Conclusion A. Summarize information in II, III, IV, V, and VI: How has author used the five literary devices to illustrate the theme? Should be 5-6 sentences in length; one sentence for each of your literary devices. Example from Poe: Poe’s creative use of irony allows for a different interpretation of the typical revenge plotline. In using allusion, Poe expects the reader to understand his references to other characters who have become victims of the revenge plot rather than victors.

3. Conclusion, continued B. Restate thesis in a new and unique way: Use new and different words to rewrite your thesis. Original Poe thesis: In “The Cask of Amontillado”, Edgar Allan Poe uses irony, allusion, and point of view in order to convey the theme of revenge. Restated thesis: One of Poe’s most famous short stories, “The Cask of Amontillado”, examines the theme of revenge using the literary devices of irony, allusion, and point of view.

4. Conclusion, continued… Concluding Statement: (1-2) sentences which wrap up your entire paper; Why is this story still so popular today? Or you can also consider how successful the story would be without these literary devices. Example from Poe: Poe’s expertise in using literary devices allows for the reader to better experience Montresor’s quest for revenge and his lack of success in doing so. Without the use of irony, allusion, and point of view, the reader would not fully understand Montresor’s character. By the end of the period: check Roman Numeral V Receive info on how to write first 2 paragraphs