Reading Response Chapter 8

Madeleine Seltzer

Reading Response 

Chapter 8

Exemplification

         In chapter eight the method of exemplification is introduced. It gives examples about the supporting factors of composing an essay. The first step is to figure out a thesis or main point that the following essay will prove. Then, the writer will introduce several examples persuading the reader. 

      The number of examples that is appropriate is subjective to the topic or thesis, but each example should be detailed and thorough. Usually each piece of evidence or support is designated a paragraph where the writer goes into depth about the idea. Or if the writer only has one strong example then the evidence is supported  throughout the paragraphs. This is a perfect opportunity to introduce new information to the reader. Sometimes the writer will start off with the weakest example and lead up to the strongest to prove their point better. It is important that the support is detailed and not vague or else the reader will not be convinced. 

     The conclusion of the essay should always end with a conclusion that re states the writer's thesis. Sometimes the conclusion can strike the reader with one more piece of evidence but the main point is to make sure that the point is reminded. 

     My response to this chapter was that it was informative and helpful. The example outline gave me a clear concept of what the body paragraphs are supposed to consist of. It was new knowledge to me that some essay conclusions should add an extra piece of evidence to leave the reader with. It seems that the writer would not have enough details to convince the reader, therefore leaving them confused. Overall, I found it interesting and precise. It makes sense that if you wanted to convince someone of something that you would need detail oriented evidence.

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