Sample AEA on Whitman
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Sample mini-AEAs - Allusion and Characterization
Abigail makes accusations of witchcraft against other people in Salem; this illustrates that she becomes a powerful force in Salem. Elizabeth Proctor comments that when Abigail Williams walks into court, " the crowd will part like the sea for Israel" (1163). When Miller alludes to the parting of the sea for Israel, he refers to the power used to create the said miracle. The people of the court will sense this newfound power in Abigail, and move out of her way, afriad to get on her wrong side. This characterizes her as a very threatening girl. People feel threatened by her power in the accusations and therefore of her.
Abigail makes accusations of witchcraft against other people in Salem; this illustrates that she becomes a powerful force in Salem. Elizabeth Proctor comments that when Abigail Williams walks into court, " the crowd will part like the sea for Israel" (1163). When speaking of Abigail Williams, she is characterized as parting the crowed like the "sea for Israel." This is a biblical allusion to Moses separating the Red Sea for the Israelites. By associating Abigail with this phenomenon, it shows that Abigail now possesses a power or presence that demands respect and deference, something not easily defined (as how parting the sea is mystical), but still present and powerful. By associating her presence with the biblical parting of the sea, the quote shows how Abigail has become a force to be reckoned with in Salem after her accusations of witchcraft.
Abigail makes accusations of witchcraft against other people in Salem; this illustrates that she becomes a powerful force in Salem. Elizabeth Proctor comments that when Abigail Williams walks into court, " the crowd will part like the sea for Israel" (1163). When speaking of Abigail Williams, she is characterized as parting the crowed like the "sea for Israel." This is a biblical allusion to Moses separating the Red Sea for the Israelites. By associating Abigail with this phenomenon, it shows that Abigail now possesses a power or presence that demands respect and deference, something not easily defined (as how parting the sea is mystical), but still present and powerful. By associating her presence with the biblical parting of the sea, the quote shows how Abigail has become a force to be reckoned with in Salem after her accusations of witchcraft.
Thesis Statements as Compound Sentences
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Prompts and Thesis Statements - Native American
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Transitions
Purdue OWL: Transitions and Transitional Devices
You should be using transitions throughout your writing to ensure proper flow. Italicize these.
You should be using transitions throughout your writing to ensure proper flow. Italicize these.
Introducing Evidence
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Every piece of evidence you use in your writing should be introduced. The previous file will give you ideas. You may no longer "drop" your evidence into your writing.
Echoes and Reaffirmations
1. In your assertion, identify the important piece(s) that you are trying to prove. Underline them.
2. Throughout your writing, "echo" these pieces using synonyms. Underline them. This will ensure that you are not losing focus throughout your AEA.
3. At the end of your analysis, you should restate your assertion/thesis to ensure that your point has been made. Bold this. This should be restated in different words.
2. Throughout your writing, "echo" these pieces using synonyms. Underline them. This will ensure that you are not losing focus throughout your AEA.
3. At the end of your analysis, you should restate your assertion/thesis to ensure that your point has been made. Bold this. This should be restated in different words.