VISUALIZING AN ILLUSTRATION ESSAY: A GRAPHIC ORGANIZER
The graphic organizer shown in Figure 14.1 will help you visualize the components of an illustration essay. The structure is straightforward. (For more on creating a graphic organizer, see Chapter 3.)
- The introduction contains background information and usually includes the thesis.
- The body paragraphs provide one or more related examples. For an essay using one extended example, such as a highly descriptive account of an auto accident intended to persuade readers to wear seat belts, the body of the essay will focus on the details of that one example.
- The conclusion presents a final statement.
Figure 14.1: FIGURE 14.1 Graphic Organizer for an Illustration Essay