Writing a Thesis Statement for “The Rattler”
TWO NOUNS
The tones of _______________ and _______________ …
In “The Rattler,” the tones of obligation and remorse
reflect the man’s reluctance to kill the snake but his
understanding of the necessity to do so.
TWO ADJECTIVES
The _______________ and _______________ tones …
In “The Rattler,” the remorseful and duty-bound tones
reflect the man’s reluctance to kill the snake but his
understanding of the necessity to do so.
ADJECTIVE-NOUN COMBINATION
The _______________ _______________
(adjective)
(noun)
In “The Rattler,” the man’s regretful triumph reflects
his reluctance to kill the snake but his understanding
of the necessity to do so.
Introductory Paragraph for “The Rattler”
In “The Rattler,” the tones of obligation
and remorse reflect the man’s reluctance to kill
the snake but his understanding of the necessity
to do so.
Despite his guarded admiration for
an opponent and his personal code of honor
toward nature, he remains detached from his
desire to see the snake go free.
He
acknowledges his duty to others on the ranch
but achieves, at best, a regretful triumph with
the snake’s demise.