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Title of Essay
I. Introduction
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Background information (interesting facts, statistics, rhetorical questions)
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B. Thesis Statement: (Write the sentence in full. Include Topic, Controlling Idea, 3 Aspects/Focal Points.)
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(Main idea/aspect # 1)
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(Supporting idea #1)
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(Example/detail)
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(Main idea/aspect # 2)
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(Supporting idea #1)
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(Main idea/aspect # 3)
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V. Conclusion
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(Restatement of the thesis/summary of aspects)
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(Outlook for the future/Recommendations)
Sample MLA Formatted Header
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English 8
Mrs. Bloss
16 October 2011
Literary Elements in “The Seafarer”
Readers of Anglo-Saxon literature can find various literary elements in both heroic and elegiac poetry. Examples
of theses literary elements can be found in the poem, “The Seafarer,” translated by Burton Raffel. Literary elements are
used to enhance understanding of the time period as well as add interest in the writing. Furthermore, Anglo-Saxon
writing began as an oral tradition. The literary……
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Sample MLA Citation
“Orchards blossom, the towns bloom, Fields grow lovely as the world springs fresh,” (Raffel 49) brings forth a
vivid picture in the mind of the reader.