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Body Paragraphs. Topic Sentence:. Introduces the idea of the paragraph and is derived from the thesis:

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  1. Body Paragraphs

  2. Topic Sentence: • Introduces the idea of the paragraph and is derived from the thesis: • EX: Thesis: Homer spends much of The Odyssey describing the physical power that men have, but through his examples of the many ways women weave traps that conquer men, Homer provides evidence that women in The Odyssey are more powerful than men. • Topic Sentence: Through her dealings with the suitors, Penelope demonstrates the power of women to weave schemes that deceive men, specifically by her use of men’s weaknesses in response to women against them.

  3. Introduction of Evidence #1 • Move from generalities of topic sentence to specifics—narrows the focus EX:Penelope uses her understanding of man’s weakness, her femininity, and her position, to artfully draw out the time that she can avoid committing to a suitor.

  4. Supporting Evidence: • Quote that has TLC (Tag, Lead, Citation) Tag=who is speaking the words/to whom are they speaking Lead=context of the quote (when, where, how) Citation=(author book.line/lines) Ex: “Quote”(Homer 10.209-210). Remember—end punctuation goes outside of the citation.

  5. Supporting Evidence with Embedded Quote: Embedded Quote=Tag Lead Evidence Citation EX: During the assembly in Ithaca early in the poem, Antinousexpresses his frustration a her use of feminine wiles, proclaiming “For three years now, getting on to four, she’s played it fast and loose with all of our hearts, building each man’s hopes—dangling promises, dropping hints to each—but all the while with something else in mind” (Homer 2.95-100).

  6. Analysis of Evidence (Commentary): • In at least 2-3 sentences, explain how your quotation proves the point you brought up in your topic sentence. Remember: My quote means/This quote means=Ms. Wendel’s tears. EX: Penelope understands that the longer Odysseus is gone, the more insistent the suitors will become, but she uses her charms to draw out the process as long as possible. It is notable that it is Antinous, a man, admits that she tricks the men for fours years, and his anger at the trick enhances Penelope’s power over them. Understanding the limited power she has to assert herself directly, she indirectly weaves illusions in the men’s heads that extend her ability to stay true to her husband.

  7. REPEAT: • Introduction of 2nd (relevant) evidence • Supporting evidence • Analysis • If you feel that your paragraph is getting long, then make it two. HOWEVER, each main idea/ topic sentence needs two quotes to support it.

  8. Summary: • Wrap up the ideas of this paragraph in relation to the topic sentence AND thesis. EX: As a woman, Penelope uses her power to play on this tradition, and on male ego, in order to prolong her own life as Odysseus’ wife. ON TO THE NEXT 

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