Narrative Essay Writing Tasks

Essay 3  " "Thanks, Ms. Washington" by      Arguelles      

1.    Is the thesis directly stated or is it implied in this narrative? Find key passages that directly connect to the thesis and explain how they develop the
        thesis.

2.    How does Arguelles use dialogue to develop his narrative? Is it effective and why?

3.    Paraphrase the main idea of each paragraph.

4.    What is the tone of this essay? Find three concrete examples to support your answer.

5.     Is the title effective? Why or why not?  How is it ironic?