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Use a Brilliant Beginning to HOOK the reader: Action Dialogue or quote Sound Thought-provoking statement or question Truism

from “100 Best First Lines from Novels” American Book Review

Develop the first argument made in the position statement with concrete details like examples and explanations. More importantly, elaborate with commentary that embeds imagery, similes or metaphors, personification, hyperboles, or any other literary device that helps create a mental image for the reader. Keep in mind the key persuasive elements: ethos, pathos, logs and key persuasive techniques: analogies, effective diction, and rhetorical questions.

Connect Best Argument with 2 nd Best Argument and develop the 2nd argument made in the position statement with concrete details like examples and explanations. More importantly, elaborate with commentary that embeds imagery, similes or metaphors, personification, hyperboles, or any other literary device that helps create a mental image for the reader. Keep in mind the key persuasive elements: ethos, pathos, logs and key persuasive techniques: analogies, effective diction, and rhetorical questions.

You only have ONE essay or composition to write so PLAN and draft it inside your test booklet on the blank pages BEFORE you use the lined page on the answer sheet. This should be done FIRST before any other portion of your test. It counts more and takes more time and effort to do well so write it before fatigue sets in.