Intro
The purpose of an intro is to state what your essay will cover, highlighting each of the body paragraphs. It also needs to introduce the topic of your essay, utilizing key words from the question. For a literature essay it needs to state the texts title and the creator of the text
The secret to a good introduction is T.A.K.O
Title
Author
Key words
Outline of points/ideas
The body paragraph
The purpose of the body paragraph is to expand on one of the points you brought up in your explantation
One paragraph = one point
sexy– statement: a sentence that writes what the paragraph will be about, Explain: further explanation what the statement means, example: provide an example that backs up your statement, Your opinion/why: the most important part of the paragraph
Y- What it needs- you have written a great statement, you have explained it well and provided an example to strengthen it. now the opinion… 1. directors and writers purpose, beyond the text and real world/intertextuality, linking back to the statement
link to another Coen brothers film because the techniques are universal e.g the ballad of buster Scruggs- watch this
conclusion– to summarise the info from the essay, it must cover: title of text/film, relate back and utilise the word from the question, restate what was in each of your body paragraphs, no new info is allowed.
ESSAY QUESTIONS:
the single most important thing to do with as essay is, make sure you are answering the question you have been asked, understanding the question is vital, need to be able to identify the key words in the question and the th connection of elements and the direction the question is pointing you.
the keywords tell you what you need to do and what you need to discuss in your essay, once you know the keywords you will know how to shape your essay, all questions have 2 parts.
question 1- analyse how one or more important events influenced a change in a character
analyse how language features were used to create a powerful emotional response in the audience
analyse how language features were used to show the positive and/or negative aspects of one or more characters
body paragraphs- The character of Jerry has an accent in the film that suggests he is a nice person.
The Coen brothers take advantage of close ups on Jerrys face to imply he is isolated.
The application of high angles on the main character Jerry flaunts his lack of power throughout the film.
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marge has an affectionate accent in the film that demonstrates she is a friendly, amicable person.
The Coen brothers repeatedly shoot marge in a two shot with her husband Norm to display that she is a family orientated civilian
the Coen brothers apply the use of low angles to depict carls dominance and intimidation.