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POINT Topic sentences:

 The character of Holmes is an ……………… individual.


 Holmes is portrayed as an…………………character.
Here you must use a topic sentences to Further sentences
 The author shows/highlights/outlines that…
describe the character in question focussing
 The author uses… to highlight…
on one adjective.  Another instance in which the author...
 In comparison to…
 The author reiterates this by…
EVIDENCE  This is evident in…
 This is apparent when the character…
 A typical example from the text is when…
This is where you must find a quotation that  We can see this when the author writes…
supports your topic sentence.  … as the following lines confirm…
 A phrase which expresses this idea is…
 This is evident when the author uses…
You must use quotation marks when quoting.  This quotation highlights…
Keep your quotes short and concise.  The words …..connote…
 The quote……. resonates with the reader because…

EXPLANATION  This quotation highlights…


 This illustrates…
 The verb/noun/adjective ‘………’ resonates with the reader because…
Here you must discuss the choice of  This stimulates the readers curiosity because…
quotation and identify how it supports your  Here (insert author’s name) shows us…
point.  This is a prime example of…
 From this the reader can…
 Our perception of this is…

Sentence Starters to Aid PEE Paragraphs

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