Writing nuanced responses about the role of masculinity in 'Macbeth' | Exit Quiz | Oak National Academy

What is a thesis statement?

• A sentence in your introduction that signifies your overarching argument.

• Each paragraph opens with a thesis statement that outlines your argument.

• A sentence in your conclusion that summarises your argument.

Answer explanation

A thesis statement should summarise your key argument in your introduction.

Select the two words you would expect to be used when offering a deeper analysis.

• Evaluative

• Conventional

• Nuanced

Answer explanation

Arguments should be nuanced and evaluative.

Arguments should have a razor sharp focus on the writer's (a)   .

Answer explanation

You should always focus on the writer's message or purpose.

A (a)   is a character who has been created by the author for a specific purpose.

Answer explanation

All characters in literature are constructs.

Match each character to the reason they act as a foil to Macbeth.

• Banquo

• illustrates the values of a loyal ally.

• Macduff

• illustrates the values of a good leader.

• King Duncan

• illustrates the values of a noble warrior.

Answer explanation

All three characters act as foils to Macbeth in different ways.

Select three criteria of an essay where a student uses deeper analysis.

• An evaluative or critical thesis.

• Analysis of language, form and structure is interwoven and supports each other.

• Conventional interpretations of characters and theme.

• Context is highlight selective and used to support arguments.

Answer explanation

Try and add your own interpretations to make your writing more critical.