Illustration Essays: Examples and Characteristics
Explore the concept of illustration essays, how they support generalizations, explain complex topics, and engage readers. Learn how to integrate effective examples into your writing and enhance your analytical skills through guided assignments.
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CHAPTER 14 14 CHAPTER Illustration Illustration: Explaining : Explaining with Examples with Examples
Contents of Chapter 14 Contents of Chapter 14 Characteristics of Illustration Essays Reading: The Brains of the Animal Kingdom, by Frans de Waal Visualizing an Illustration Essay: A Graphic Organizer Reading: Rambos of the Road, by Martin Gottfried Integrating Illustration into an Essay Reading Actively and Thinking Critically What to Look For, Highlight, and Annotate Analyzing Illustration A Guided Writing Assignment
Contents for Chapter 14 Contents for Chapter 14 Readings: Illustration in Action Student Essay: Conforming to Stand Out: A Look at American Beauty, by Nick Ruggia Illustration Essay: Snoopers at Work, by Bill Bryson Illustration Combined with Other Patterns: Alone Together: Why We Expect More from Technology and Less from Each Other, by Sherry Turkle Applying Your Skills: Additional Essay Assignments
What is Illustration? What is Illustration? Illustration Illustration is a way of using examples to reveal the essential characteristics of a topic or to reinforce a thesis.
Characteristics of Characteristics of Illustration Essays Illustration Essays Illustration supports generalizations. explains or clarifies unfamiliar topics. difficult concepts. abstract terms. considers purpose and audience. uses carefully selected examples. uses subexamples to add detail. organizes details effectively. Reading The Brains of the Animal Kingdom, by Frans de Waal
Reading Rambos of the Road, by Martin Gottfried
Integrating Illustration into Integrating Illustration into An Essay An Essay 1. Choose effective examples. 2. Use transitions such as for instance or for example. 3. Provide enough details about the example to support your point.
Reading Actively and Reading Actively and Thinking Critically Thinking Critically What to Look For, Highlight, and Annotate 1. Preview. 2. Understand the main point. 3. Identify the main supporting points and think about how the examples illustrate them. 4. Think about the meaning. 5. Consider your reactions. Analyzing Illustration What is the emotional impact of the examples? How well do the examples support the generalization?
A Guided Writing Assignment A Guided Writing Assignment Your Essay Assignment Prewriting 1. Select a topic. 2. Consider your purpose, audience, and point of view. 3. Narrow your topic and generate examples 4. Evaluate your examples. (continued)
A Guided Writing Assignment A Guided Writing Assignment Organizing and Drafting 5. Draft your thesis statement. 6. Choose a method of organization. 7. Write a first draft of your illustration essay. Revising 8. Evaluate your draft and revise as necessary. Editing and Proofreading 9. Edit and proofread your essay.
