Questions+to+consider

Questions to ask after generating a list of examples:

• What connection is there between the examples?

• What similarities exist between the examples?

• What differences exist between the examples?

• What patterns (repetitions, cycles, increasing strength, cause/effect, etc.) exist between the examples?

• What insight into the topic do we gain through these examples?

• What does _______________ provide to the text? What does it add? What is accomplished?

• Is there any moral statement being made about the topic?

• Am I aiming to discuss a specific subtopic or an element of the author’s style or technique?

• How can I narrow the topic for focus?

• Can I be more specific in my thesis statement?