The Quotation Hook - Quia报价钩全能.pptVIP

The Introduction How to begin… Find a quotation Make sure the quote is related to what you will discuss in your essay. On the next slides, I will provide a sample of how to write your introduction using Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Cask of Amontillado” First Sentence: Quotation Hook Thomas Moore, the Irish poet, once wrote, “Those who plot the destruction of others often perish in the attempt.” I chose this quote because it relates to a major theme in “The Cask of Amontillado” Second Sentence: Theme In other words, one who plans to destroy another’s life will ultimately destroy his or her own life in the process. This section of the introduction explains the quotation hook and depicts its main message. 3rd-5th sentences: Context In “The Cask of Amontillado,” Edgar Allan Poe depicts this idea through Montresor. Montresor plans on seeking revenge against Fortunato. Although he is never caught, this act still haunts him fifty years later. In this part of the introduction, you will discuss how the story relates to the theme addressed in the quotation hook. This should be about 2-3 sentences. Last Sentence: Thesis Through Montresor, Poe’s “The Cask of Amontillado” suggests that revenge with impunity is impossible. Your thesis statement will be the last line of the introduction. The thesis shows what you will prove in your essay. It must be an argument that can be disputed. Do not simply write a fact. The following is what not to do. This is a fact: ex. In Poe’s “The Cask of Amontillado,” Montresor seeks revenge against Fortunato. The Intro Thomas Moore, the Irish poet, once wrote, “Those who plot the destruction of others often perish in the attempt.” In other words, one who plans to destroy another’s life will ultimately destroy his or her own life in the process. In “The Cask of Amontillado,” Edgar Allan Poe depicts this idea through Montresor. Montresor plans on seeking revenge against Fortunato. Although he is never caught, this act still haunts him fifty year