The (adjective) element of fiction supports the theme of

Possible Thesis/Topic Sentence Formats
for Essay 2
What:
Analytical Point
Why: Why
does it matter?
The below
are patterns you can use to create the beginnings of effective thesis and topic
sentences. Try to vary the structures and word choices so that you are not
merely cutting and pasting these into your own paper.
1. Patterns when using three elements of
fiction to explain theme:
·
Thesis:
In the short story “Title of Story,” by Author’s full name, the
theme of _____________ demonstrates itself through the (adjective)
element of fiction, (adjective) element of fiction, and (adjective)
element of fiction.
o
Topic
sentence 1: The (adjective) element of fiction supports the theme of
_________________ by ________________________.
o
Topic
sentence 2: same as above presenting a second element.
o
Topic
sentence 3: same as above presenting a third element.
2. Patterns when using one element to
explain theme:
·
In
the short story “Title of Story,” by Author’s full name, (adjective)
element of fiction reveals the theme of ___________.
o
Topic
sentence 1: This certain feature of the element contributes to the theme
of _________________ by doing _____________.
o
Topic
sentence 2: same as above with a second feature of the same element.
o
Topic
sentence 3: same as above with a third feature of the same element.