The Crossing Sample Outline

Period 4 generated a good sample outline for the prompt this week.

Paragraph 1: Chore/Work-like Nature of the task of the wolf

  • sentence structure (monotony of lines)
  • details (factual, little emotional content)
  • diction (stiff, cold)
  • symbolism (coyotes represent his isolation, loneliness)

Paragraph 2: Mourning/Remorse

  • sentence structure (avoidance of emotion, run-on, juxtaposition with last section)
  • epic simile shows the enormity of his fear
  • symbolism/allusion (washing away blood, sins–allusions to Christ)

Paragraph 3: Appreciation for wolf, broad nature

  • imagery (dozing penitent–awe, guilt)
  • juxtaposed images (perfect teeth, flowers that consume flesh, terror/beauty
  • the wolf: shift in point of view, personification

These are some sample introductions from the assignment, written last year. They may provide some motivation for you, though some are much better than others.

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