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| ELEMENTS
OF LANGUAGE <MODEL
BANK HOME |
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| Cause-and-Effect
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| A cause-and-effect
essay examines the causes and effects of an event or situation. A good
cause-and-effect essay clearly explains the relationship between actions
and reactions in a specific context. |
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Many cause-and-effect essays use the structure illustrated in the framework
below. Print this framework and use it as a guide when you write your own
cause-and-effect essay. |
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Introduction
• Get your
readers interested.
• Provide background information.
• Include a clear thesis. |
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Listen
up Your introduction should make readers want
to keep reading your essay. Try starting with a thought-provoking question,
an interesting quotation, or an anecdote.
The
back story Give readers background information that helps them understand
why your topic is important.
Announce the main event Your thesis statement should clarify the
purpose of your essay.
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Body
• Present the causes and/or effects of your topic in a clear sequence.
• Support the causes and/or effects with adequate detail. |
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Telling
the tale Make sure your analysis progresses in logical order. Use chronological
order to analyze a causal chain. Otherwise, use order of importance—from
most important to least important or vice versa.
Support your statements Use statistics, facts, examples, and expert
opinions to provide supporting details for each of your statements. |
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Conclusion
• Remind your readers of your thesis and bring
your essay to a close. |
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The
curtain call Restate your main points briefly. End your explanation
on a high note with a thought-provoking statement, a question, or a prediction. |
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