Respond to the following prompt in a well-organized paragraph in your writer’s notebook. You may use the planning template below to help you organize your thoughts.
Prompt: In “The Possibility of Evil,” how does Shirley Jackson convey the theme? Use two pieces of evidence to support your claim.
Planning template:
Assertion: What is your opinion on the question being posed in the prompt?
In the short story “The Possibility of Evil,” Shirley Jackson uses _____________to (convey, reveal (literary device) communicate…) the theme of ____________________ .
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Examples / Evidence:
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· This demonstrates… · The actions of the characters illustrate… · This proves… · This reveals…
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Concluding statement:
Through this evidence, the author uses ____________to reveal….
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