Option A: How well do elements of the text help the text achieve its goals?
The two last options are related with the interests of the reader and not only with the text. The option B, is not exactly about the text but more about the author. The option A really intends to assesses the text.
<u>Answer:</u>
<em>This excerpt from William Shakespeare’s Hamlet, draws this conclusion about Claudius that he is not a popular king. </em>
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<u>Explanation:</u>
Claudius always cared about being a King. That’s the reason why he got King Hamlet killed at the first go. He cares about holding onto the throne which is well-understood when he marries Gertrude, the king’s widow and the mother of Prince Hamlet. He is also aware that he’s not a popular king. The public loves Hamlet for which he knows that he just can't arrest him for the murder of Polonius. Claudius’s words point towards his intentions. He wants Prince Hamlet out of his way and he knows that he has to do it in a tricky and twisted way or else the public will support Hamlet and not him.
I find that the best format when writing 5 paragraph essays is using a three point thesis and arguing each point. This outline is really good for writing any 5 paragraph essay.
I. Introduction
a. Introductory Hook Statement
b. Background on topic
c. Three part thesis (3 topics you want to address in the paper)
II. Topic 1
a. Mini-thesis (What you want to say in this paragraph)
b. Example 1 and reason why
c. Example 2 and reason why
d. Conclusion (What you said in the paragraph)
III. Topic 2
a. Mini-thesis (What you want to say in this paragraph)
b. Example 1 and reason why
c. Example 2 and reason why
d. Conclusion (What you said in the paragraph)
IV. Topic 3
a. Mini-thesis (What you want to say in this paragraph)
b. Example 1 and reason why
c. Example 2 and reason why
d. Conclusion (What you said in the paragraph)
V. Conclusion
a. Restate thesis from paragraph 1
b. Summarize paper in a few sentances
