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2. What does it do? simplifies complex data pulls stray ideas into coherent picture links topics, ideas, information helps to remember and analyze information shows relationships use to brainstorm / outline / plan

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5. U3L8 – literary essay Review the notes on writing a literary essay, study the exemplars posted and use the CMap software to aid in your planning. "In his drama, A Streetcar Named Desire, what idea regarding illusion vs reality does playwright Tennessee Williams develop?

6. "What idea is developed regarding illusion vs reality?" Be sure that before you begin, you have formulated a thesis statement that will answer the question. Structure the sentence to read, "In the (genre), (title), (author) suggests THAT... " Pay attention to the format of a literary essay: introduction - generalization, narrowed focus, thesis statement body paragraphs - main idea, detail to "prove" main idea, commentary of the relevance of the supporting detail conclusion - restatement of thesis, brief summary, universal appeal