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Structure of a Support Paragraph

Structure of a Support Paragraph. EGL 101. Function of Support Paragraphs. To provide support for the thesis of your essay. Parts of a Support Paragraph. Topic Sentence Support Point Details. Constructing a Support Paragraph. First, write your topic sentence.

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Structure of a Support Paragraph

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  1. Structure of aSupport Paragraph EGL 101

  2. Function of Support Paragraphs To provide support for the thesis of your essay

  3. Parts of a Support Paragraph • Topic Sentence • Support Point • Details

  4. Constructing a Support Paragraph First, write your topic sentence.

  5. A Topic Sentence . . . expresses your attitude, idea, feeling, opinion, or point of view about a paragraph’s limited topic. The filmmakers’ use of light and shadow to convey a sense of imprisonment is subtle but effective.

  6. Constructing a Support Paragraph Second, write your support point.

  7. A Support Point is . . . a sentence that previews the detail that follows. We are introduced to the artistry of this technique when ushered into Rick’s Café Americain for the first time, about 7 minutes into the film.

  8. Constructing a Support Paragraph Third, add your details.

  9. Details . . . exemplify or illustrate the point you want to make about the limited topic. It is night, and, for a moment, the camera focuses on the neon sign above the club; it blazes Rick’s CaféAmericain. Then the camera pans down to the front entrance as a beam of light sweeps across a set of double doors. The light source is from the airport tower about a quarter-mile from the club. Ostensibly, it is supposed to serve as a beacon for incoming aircraft. In fact, it functions as a searchlight from atop a guard tower. So, instead of scanning the skies for approaching airplanes, it is sweeping the streets for anyone who may be trying to escape the compound known as Casablanca.

  10. A Constructed Support Paragraph The filmmakers’ use of light and shadow to convey a sense of imprisonment is subtle but effective.We are introduced to the artistry of this technique when ushered into Rick’s Café Americain for the first time, about 7 minutes into the film.It is night, and, for a moment, the camera focuses on the neon sign above the club: it blazes Rick’s Café Americain. Then the camera pans down to the front entrance as a beam of light sweeps across a set of double doors. The light source is from the airport tower about a quarter-mile from the club. Ostensibly, it is supposed to serve as a beacon for incoming aircraft. In fact, it functions as a searchlight from atop a guard tower. So, instead of scanning the skies for approaching airplanes, it sweeps the streets for anyone who may be trying to escape the compound known as Casablanca.

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