Essay Point Form Outline

Introduction
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A general statement about your topic: (there is no mention yet of the book or any characters)
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A statement which refers your topic to society: (there is no mention yet of the book or any characters)
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Refer your topic to the author and text: (both must be mentioned)
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Thesis statement: (your opinion and the 3 elements to be used to support it in your body paragraphs)
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First Body Paragraph (1)

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Topic Sentence: (must include the essay topic linked to the first argument of the thesis)
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Point a):
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Proof/Quote: (separate sentence with context of quotation)
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Discussion: (other relevant information)
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Point b):
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Proof/Quote: (separate sentence with context of quotation)
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Discussion: (other relevant information)
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Point c):
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Proof/Quote: (separate sentence with context of quotation)
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Discussion: (other relevant information)
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Concluding statement:

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Analysis:
In order to, since, so that, because, as a consequence, by, for, with a view to, accordingly, as a result, for this
reason, hence, on account of, inevitably, naturally, thereby, thereupon, under these conditions, wherefore

Summarizing:
therefore, in conclusion, hence, for this reason, for these reasons, in brief, in short, in summary, on the whole,
to conclude, to summarize, to sum up, in essence, in other words

Similarity:
similarly, by the same token, in a like manner, in the same way, just as surely, likewise, paralleling, relatively
speaking, at the same time

Opposition, Shift or Contrast:

although, but, by contrast, by comparison, contrarily, conversely, despite, even so, except, for all that, however,
in contrast, in spite of, instead, nevertheless, notwithstanding, on the contrary, on the other hand, otherwise,
rather, still, though, unlike, whereas, yet, besides, nonetheless,

Examples or Illustration:
for example, another example, as evidence, evidence of this, for instance, for the same reason, in another
case, indeed, in fact, in particular, in this case, in this situation, namely, on this occasion, particularly,
specifically, that is, to be sure, to illustrate, to tell the truth

Continuation of Thought:
additionally, again, also, and, and so on, and then, another reason, as well as, at last, besides, equally
important, finally, further, furthermore, in addition, in addition to, incidentally, in conclusion, in any case, indeed,
in fact, in the first place, in the next place, in the same manner, in this manner, last, lastly, likewise, moreover,
more specifically, much more interesting, next, nor, now, of course, of even greater appeal, that is to say, then,
too, what is more

Sequence:
to begin, first, second third, finally, after, after this, afterward, at first, at the outset, at this point, at this time,
before this, concurrently, consequently, following this, for now, for the time being, immediately, in conclusion, in
the first place, in the second place, last, next, now, preceding this, previously, simultaneously, subsequently,
then.
Literary Essay Edit Checklist
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Proper paragraph structure: introduction

Proper paragraph structure: body (topic sentence, point, proof, discussion, etc.)
Proper paragraph structure: conclusion
Sentence structure: complex, grammatically correct, no fragments
Transitional words included where necessary (sequential, comparative)
Present tense usage for verbs
Third person only (no usage of I/you/we)
Formal, academic language (no slang or colloquialisms, no contractions)
Double check for spelling, including Canadian usage
Check for proper punctuation, including proper use of commas and semi-colons; eliminate use of journalistic styles
such as exclamation points and dashes
Ensure all pronouns correctly match antecedents
Quotations should be properly introduced in their own sentence (provide context, place & time)
Place citations after quotations, using proper MLA format (indent where necessary)
Underline book titles
Eliminate conditional words such as could, would, should have, if, might

16. Discontinue use of words such as to prove and in this quote

17. Use active verbs rather than passive
18. Final copy production: typed 12 pt. font, double-spaced, 1 margins all around, last name and page number flushed
top right, title centered above introduction (no bold or underline)
19. Title page production: title centered (no bold or underline), student name, class, teacher, date on bottom right (using
tab, not flush right)

loving, easily falls in love with Juliet even after claiming he couldnt love again because of Rosaline (1.1. 225-234)

conflicted, initially grieving over Rosaline not loving him, complaining and acting depressed (1.1. 182 - 192) (Romeo)

Desperate, when waking from her fake death and finding Romeo dead she killed herself with a dagger. It must have taken
incredible will to kill oneself with a dagger which indicates a desperate or suicidal thought going through her mind which made
it seem that without Romeo there was no point to living anymore and that she would resort to suicide to kill herself. This
desperation could come from the fact that she is isolated most of her life and most of her life decisions is made for her so
when the person she chose to marry dies she felt that choice was gone from her life. (Juliet )

Love

Romeo talks about his love for Rosaline and talks about how sad he is that they can not be together. (1.1.223) Romeo: O,
teach me how I should forget to think. Romeo is deeply in love with Rosaline, and is finding and questioning Benvolio for
answers. He tries his best to forget about her but he finds it impossible to meet a person like Rosaline.

Romeo falls in love with Rosaline and then meets another girl, who is Juliet, and falls in love with her. He talks about how he
truly started to love after he seen Juliet at the party. (1.103-110) In this scene Romeo interacts with Juliet for the first time and
flirts with her. They even kiss each other the first time they had met.

The nurse and Juliet share a very close bond as the nurse has acted as Juliets mother figure throughout her life.

Love

Romeo compares Juliet to the sun to show how strong his love is for her(2.2.15-20) (2.5.55-57)

Romeo goes to visit Juliet after the party and says that the moon should be jealous of her beauty as it is way more beautiful
than the moon can be (2.2.2-4)

Romeo shows his affection for Juliet by calling her an angel (2.2.25-28)

Love

Juliet expresses her love for Romeo in a metaphor (3.1.33-34)

Romeo states that he is as good as dead if he cannot see his fair love Juliet (3.5.58-59)

Romeo is very happy from the previous events (marrying Juliet) that he comes to Tybalt, Benvolio and Mercutio and tells
Tybalt he loves him (3.1.61-64)

Deception

Juliet has a conversation with paris making him think she is interested in the marriage but she and the friar are making plans
for so called temporary death. (4.1.18) (4.1.26-27)

Juliet pretends to agree to get married to paris to her father. (4.2.18-22)

Love

Juliet weighs pros and cons of drinking the potion and concludes to drink it, saying its for Romeo. (4.3.58)