Synthesis Essay Topic
Both Belisa Crepusculario in “Two Words” and Mike Oulton in the September 19th
Vancouver Sun article “Ex-con has a Story: Just Ask Him” discover the power of
language to shape the direction of their lives. Compare how Belisa and Mike recognize
the influence and impact of oral and/or written language, and further, how that language
directs their paths.
You may wish to consider:
*the motivation for each of the characters
*life circumstances
*oral versus written language
*times in which they lived
*dignity
*personal self-worth
*process of refinement
OUTLINE:
I. Introduction/Thesis Statement:
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A. Topic Sentence: Transition + Common Element
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1. Example from Story #1
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2. Example from Story #2
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3. Explanation/Interpretation
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B. Topic Sentence:
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C. Topic Sentence:
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II. CONCLUSION:
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