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Thesis statement feedback and discussion thread
ghewitt:
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Close! Diction covers everything!! It's the composer's choice of words, and we use diction everywhere. How we communicate ideas and how we convey information are all examples of diction. In this instance, we can discuss the diction as the composer's stylistic device, and how that conveys meaning in the second quote. It creates a very philosophical tone, and much like the first example, it gives a more profound meaning to the text. How you interpret this analysis will entirely depend on your own representation of the meaning behind the quote.
Because we see diction everywhere, it's often hard to pinpoint the function of diction on literature. It plays a part in highlighting the composer's tone, mood, and atmosphere to the reader, allowing them to immerse themselves into the world constructed by the composer.
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Thank you so much!! You are awesome :) :)
dcesaona:
Hi, I was never told about a thesis statement in class and I don't really understand it. All I was told to do was to "make sure you're answering the question all throughout your response". So I have a few questions:
1. What is the point of a thesis statement if you're going to end up changing it anyway? I don't really understand its purpose.
2. This is a ridiculous question, but why are some people talking about 3 texts in their essays? I thought we were only supposed to talk about 2 texts (your prescribed and your related)
3. I'm starting to doubt my essay writing skills now so is this a good structure (1 paragraph on prescribed, 1 paragraph on related, 1 on prescribed, then one on related)
4. Where is the place where I can get one of my discovery essays marked? Because now I don't think I actually know how to answer an english response anymore :-[
owidjaja:
--- Quote from: celinedeus on March 31, 2018, 08:51:50 pm ---
1. What is the point of a thesis statement if you're going to end up changing it anyway? I don't really understand its purpose.
2. This is a ridiculous question, but why are some people talking about 3 texts in their essays? I thought we were only supposed to talk about 2 texts (your prescribed and your related)
3. I'm starting to doubt my essay writing skills now so is this a good structure (1 paragraph on prescribed, 1 paragraph on related, 1 on prescribed, then one on related)
4. Where is the place where I can get one of my discovery essays marked? Because now I don't think I actually know how to answer an english response anymore :-[
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Hey there,
1. Your thesis statement is essentially your stance on the question. You need to relate your thesis to the question and the text, and this is sustained throughout your essay. It's not that you change your thesis, you just twist your thesis to fit it with the question.
2. People are preparing two related texts just in case NESA wants to throw us under the bus since we're the last year group to use the old syllabus (technically they can ask you two related texts). You don't have to worry too much about it because you can always used one the stimuli in the short answer section.
3. There are two ways in structuring an essay: integrated and non-integrated. Personally, I prefer integrated because I can place the two texts under a topic sentence and to some teachers, they prefer integrated essays. That being said, it's not impossible to do well in essays following a non-integrated structure as long as you show a clear link between the question, the thesis and your texts.
4. You can post your essays in the Marking Thread.
Hope this helps!
jamonwindeyer:
--- Quote from: celinedeus on March 31, 2018, 08:51:50 pm ---1. What is the point of a thesis statement if you're going to end up changing it anyway? I don't really understand its purpose.
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This guide could be worth a read, just to add to owidjaja's awesome answer above! ;D
Conkerclub1:
Hey guys,
I was wondering how adaptable you should make your thesis statement be, and whether I should write multiple statements to take into the exam (specifically trials :P) Also, how adaptable would this thesis statement/intro would be, and if there is some way to improve it or make it easier for the markers to understand.
The question was something along the lines of "The voyage of discovery is not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes." Discuss the extent to which discovery is transformative in nature.
One sets sail on the voyage of discovery to undergo a reconsideration of self and to obtain new eyes in which to see the world. William Shakespeare’s rural comedy The Tempest creates a flawed Prospero who is fueled to gain magical power to seek revenge. He is challenged by Ariel to forgive his enemies and so leads to a transformative discovery and renewal of character. A Rage For Curiosity by Philip Adams is a feature article in which Adams discusses the flaws of society and himself. He engages the audience by challenging them to experience and enjoy the discovery of this planet, and so leads to a new ideal in which to view the world. Therefore, both texts portray the process of discovery to be catalyzed by flaws, engaged by a challenge and resulting in a transformative discovery of self.
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