Analysis Paper Conclusion Paragraph

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Analysis PaperConclusion Paragraph

• English 2
• Mrs. Foster

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Conclusion

• Purpose
• To wrap up all the ideas in your paper
• To leave the reader with something to think about.

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Conclusion

• Three main parts
• Restate thesis
• Summary of main points
• Concluding thoughts

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Restate Thesis

• Purpose
• Bring the body of your paper back to your thesis
  statement
• MUST be a restatement DO NOT copy and paste the
  same sentence from your introduction.

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Restate Thesis

• Example
• In all these ways, Dahl has shown that covering
  up ones mistakes is always best through his use
  of plot, setting, and characterization in Lamb
  to the Slaughter.

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Summary of Main Points

• Purpose
• Briefly show how the body of your paper proved
  your thesis
• Summarize each body paragraph in one sentence.

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Summary of Main Points

• Example
• First, through the resolution and rising action,
  Marys deceptive actions allowed her to get away
  with murder.
• Next, the setting of both the kitchen and the
  grocery store are used as covers for the murder.
• Lastly, the characterization of Mary as smart and
  the policemen as dull shows how Dahl approves of
  covering up ones mistakes.

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Final Thoughts

• Purpose
• Apply your paper to a more universal context
• Give the reader something to think about after
  theyre finished reading your paper
• Hint It may be a good idea to tie back into your
  hook, as it will bring your paper full circle a
  good way to give closure.

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Final Thoughts

• Example
• Dahl would clearly agree with Sophocles when he
  said that even profit from deception is sweet.
  Although this is counter-cultural and looked down
  upon, often gain that comes from deception is
  sweeter than honest gain.