Exemplification chapter

What is the definition of examples?

A concrete illustration of a general point

What does the body paragraph in an exemplification essay develop?

A separate example, present a point illustrated by several brief examples, or explore one aspect of a single extended example

DO NOT use a comma...

After the final element in a series of three of more items or when the elements in a series are separated by coordinating conjunctions

When should you include a comma?

Before the last item in a series of three or more items

How can you test the effectiveness of your examples?

By putting yourself in your readers place

How do you introduce examples?

By using translational words and phrases

What is a range of examples?

Choosing a cross section of examples to represent the full range of your topic

In what ways can you arrange examples in each paragraph?

Chronologically, in order of increasing complexity, and in order of importance

Define statistical studies

Collecting and interpreting numerical data representing a great many examples

What are ways to avoid un organization?

Develop your best examples in separate paragraphs and discard the others or group related examples together in one paragraph

What does the the examples gathered during the invention stage of the writing process help with?

Developing your thesis

What do many of the most effective essays use?

Examples extensively

True or false: there is a general rule that tells you the number of examples to use

False; the number you use depends on your thesis statement

True or false: you only want examples that are interesting

False; they need to be pertinent as well

In exemplification essays, the most frequently used transitions are

For example, for instance, in fact, namely, specifically, that is, and thus

What organization problem does an exemplification essay present?

If the examples are not organized correctly, the essay can can become a thesis statement followed by a list of 10 or 15 brief choppy paragraphs

What does the thesis statement of an exemplification essay do?

Makes a point that the rest of the essay will support with examples

Examples are an effective way of

Persuading people that what you are saying is reasonable and worth considering

What do you do if you can't cite a fair range of examples?

Reexamine it and rather than switching to a new topic, narrow it

Generalizations and vague statements are not nearly as effective as

Specific observations, anecdotes, details, and opinions

How can you be certain that your audience knows exactly what you mean?

State your point precisely, then use examples to ensure clarity and avoid ambiguity

What do you use to help support your thesis when several examples are not enough?

Statistical studies

Your examples accomplish nothing if they don't

Support your main topic

What is exemplification?

The pattern of development that uses a single extended example or a series of shorter examples to support a thesis

Why do writers use well-chosen examples?

To add interest and clarify their points

Why is exemplification used in every kind of writing situation?

To explain and clarify, to add interest, and to persuade

True or false: you can begin your essay with one example and reinforce it at the end with another example

True

True or false; You should always use commas to separate three or more items

True

In addition to CHOOSING examples effectively what must you do?

You must USE them effectively