Three Ied Monster Paragraphs

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Three Ied Monster Paragraphs

• Building Forceful Analytical Paragraphs
• Based on a model by Dr. Greg Fraser

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The Three Ied Monster
Illustrate
Identify
Interpret
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Identify

• Identify a specific element in the text that
  supports your thesis statement.

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Illustrate

• Illustrate its place in the text (in other words,
  quote the lines where the element appears).

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Interpret

• Interpret its function.
• Give a detailed analysis as to how the specific
  element supports your thesis.
• Explain its significance in the text in relation
  to your thesis.
• Develop probing and provocative interpretations.

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The Third Eye

• Interpretation should be the largest part of your
  paragraph.