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Wilfred Owen

Study Booklet

Name:

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Essay Techniques

4 Sentence Introduction Rule

Sentence 1: States the question along with your opinion on whether you agree or disagree

Sentence 2: A brief general statement on why you agree / disagree

Sentence 3: Specific reasons why you agree / disagree. (For example, three or four themes

from the text studied)

Sentence 4: Relate back to the question For these reasons

Body Paragraphs

S Topic Sentence / Thesis Statement tell the marker what the paragraph will be about

with reference to the essay question

T Technique name and briefly describe the technique used

E Example quote from the text to support your statement

E Effect state the effect the use of this technique has on the responder

L Link link your idea back to the main essay topic

The Conclusion

Sentence 1: Restate the thesis or main argument of your essay

Sentence 2: Restate your key points to prove this assertion

Sentence 3: Give a final example or quotation that pulls your discussion together or makes

your most important point

Sentence 4: There are a number of possible ways to end depending on your strengths and

taste. Here are a few possible ends:

a) Use a dramatic or emotional final sentence end with a flourishb) Use a rhetorical question tie back to your readerc) A final insight

Helpful Essay Vocabulary

However In summary Evidently Furthermore Despite

Therefore On the contrary Consequently Alternatively Also

Subsequently As a result of this Although Similarly Another

Moreover On the other hand In addition In this case Thus

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Anthem for Doomed Youth

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Techniques, Quotes, and Effects

Technique Example Effect

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Imagery and Symbolism

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Dulce Et Decorum Est

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Techniques, Quotes, and Effects

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Futility

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Techniques, Quotes, and Effects

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The Parable of the Old Man and the Young

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Techniques, Quotes, and Effects

Technique Example Effect

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Disabled

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Techniques, Quotes, and Effects

Technique Example Effect

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Mental Cases

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Techniques, Quotes, and Effects

Technique Example Effect

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