Perfecting Thesis Statements
Hello! If you missed class today, it is your responsibility to finish and turn in this week's EOC Passage Analysis based on Grub and the following question.
What occurs between the first paragraph and the last paragraph?
A. The speaker explains why he prefers the food at Ladyman's.
B. The speaker explains why he looks down upon those who eat at Ladyman's.
C. He realizes that eating plain and unhealthy food is part of his heritage.
D. He argues against his friends who think that other countries have better food.
Finally, you need to write a thesis statement for the following prompt . . .
How does word choice (diction) affect Reginald Rose’s portrayal of complex characters? After reading 12 Angry Men, write an essay in which you explain the impact Rose’s word choice has on the jurors’ characterization. What conclusions or implications can you draw regarding Rose’s portrayal of the jurors? Support your explanation with evidence from the text(s).
What occurs between the first paragraph and the last paragraph?
A. The speaker explains why he prefers the food at Ladyman's.
B. The speaker explains why he looks down upon those who eat at Ladyman's.
C. He realizes that eating plain and unhealthy food is part of his heritage.
D. He argues against his friends who think that other countries have better food.
Finally, you need to write a thesis statement for the following prompt . . .
How does word choice (diction) affect Reginald Rose’s portrayal of complex characters? After reading 12 Angry Men, write an essay in which you explain the impact Rose’s word choice has on the jurors’ characterization. What conclusions or implications can you draw regarding Rose’s portrayal of the jurors? Support your explanation with evidence from the text(s).