English Question

Instructions

Does the introduction:

A.  Define the larger conversation?

B.  Introduce Errol Morris, The Thin Blue Line, and offer a brief synopsis of the film?

C.  Define a thesis?  Specific technical moves that Morris makes in response to his rhetorical task?

D.  Articulate the larger argument that Morris/the film makes?   

Do the Body Paragraphs:  

A.  Offer focused topic sentences that define the direction of the paragraph?

Example:  Morris begins the film by . . . in order to . . . . 

B.  Offer evidence from the film, either through summary or quotation?

Example:  Viewers hear Adams say that ”            ,” emphasizing . . . . Then Morris cuts to Adams as he describes Harris as ”                    .”  

C.  Explain “how” Morris makes his argument?  Does it teach, translate, and interpret the film for the reader?