Question

Since celebrities are constantly in the public eye, there is a debate over what their responsibilities as role models should be. Many celebrities have stated that they do not believe they should be viewed as role models, while others have argued that it is their responsibility to use their celebrity status to raise awareness for many social issues.
In a well-developed essay, explain your position on the responsibility of celebrities to act as role models. Use examples to support your position.

Which of the following would most likely go in the center of a cluster web for this essay?
a.
Celebrities like Bono and Leonardo Dicaprio have done a lot for social issues.
c.
Some celebrities will do anything to gain public attention.
b.
Celebrities should use their status as role models to bring attention to social issues.
d.
Celebrities are more important than average citizens.

Answer 1

Celebrities should use their status as role models to bring attention to social issues.

The center of a cluster web for an essay should contain the main idea of the essay. From the essay prompt, we know that the essay should address the issue of whether or not celebrities have a responsibility to act as role models. The statement in the center of the cluster web should be a broad statement that answers the question without any specific evidence. The evidence goes in connecting bubbles. The only broad statement that addresses the essay prompt is the one that states: Celebrities should use their status as role models to bring attention to social issues.