4. The purpose of an illustration essay is to prove a
point using specific examples taking into
consideration the following:
The audience
How much evidence you will use
5. Tell vs.
Show
Telling:
He was happy.
Showing:
His smile broadened
ear to ear. He
clapped his hands
together and jumped
up and down with
joy. Besides that, he
giggled with
excitement.
7. Newlyweds often have misconceptions about married
life.
I am unable to control the mess in my work space.
THESIS
STATEMENT
The thesis statement of the illustration essay
is a general statement that expresses both
your topic and your controlling idea. E.g.
8. Series of examples: List of examples.
Extended examples: An anecdote, a description of an
event.
SUPPORTING
IDEAS
The body paragraphs contain examples that
support the thesis statement. There are two
ways of developing body paragraphs:
9. Introduction
Overview of the topic, background information
Thesis statement in support of the main
argument of the topic
Body paragraphs
Topic sentence
Supportive evidence 1
Detail examples, statistics, and explanation to
connect the evidence with argument
Supportive evidence 2
Detail examples and explanations
Supportive evidence 3
Detail examples and explanations
Conclusion
Restating the thesis
statement
Presenting the main points
discussed
Connecting the points with a
broader perspective
Wrapping up the essay
10. Extreme dependence of human beings on
technology
Why do people drink alcohol excessively? What
it is like to be an alcoholic?
Animal testing for human products
What animal is considered to be an ideal pet and
why?
Describe the impact that social media has on
relationships
😉Topics
Explain why it is possible that there is life on
other planets
Explain some challenges currently faced by
teachers
Describe a person, living or dead, who inspires
you and give reasons why
11. Steps to make
a good
illustration
essay
Step 1: Find an appropriate topic
Step 2: Brainstorm a list of examples
Step 3: Do research
Step 4: Make an outline (sketch)
12. In other words
For instance
In this case
Specifically
In addition
Transitional
words or
expressions
For example
In particular
One example/another
example
To illustrate