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7. This vivid description of the Disney story hooks the reader. This middle section briefly explains what the essay will be about and summarizes the two versions. This thesis statement expresses the main idea of the essay in a complete sentence.

10. Topic Sentence: Clearly states that the topic of the paragraph will be how the obstacles are similar. Evidence: Quotes that support that the obstacles are the same: household chores. Analysis: Explains how the Evidence supports the Topic sentence. Summarize Sentence: Summarizes the paragraph’s point about the obstacles, and transitions to the next paragraph, which will be about the godmother figures.

14. The 1 st sentence restates the thesis in a new way. The middle summarizes the essay’s main points. The end addresses the greater significance: despite cultural differences, the message remains the same.