Chapter Two Powerpoint from the Along These Lines textbook. (5th edition)

1. Illustration Mrs. Jefferson 095 Fundamentals of Writing

2. What Is Illustration Uses specific examples to support a general point. Allows you to support a point by providing a specific example.

3. General vs. Specific General statement - Broad point Traffic can be bad on Hamliton Boulevard Car insurance costs more today than it did last year.

4. General vs. Specific General statements should be supported with specificexamples. Traffic can be bad on Hamilton Boulevard During the morning rush hour, the exit on First Avenue is jammed. If there is an accident, cars can be backed up for a mile. Car insurance costs more today than last year. Last year I paid $150 a month, this year I pay $200 a month. My mother who has never had a traffic ticket, has seen her insurance premium rise 50 percent.

5. Writing the Illustration Paragraph

6. Gathering Ideas: Illustration Adding Details to an Idea Creating a Topic Sentence

7. Devising a Plan: Illustration Keep your topic sentence in mind Outlining your illustration paragraph Adding details to your outline Eliminating details that are repetitive

8. Drafting and Revising: Illustration Create your first draft Use the checklist on page 49 to revise your draft Use varying transitions

9. Polishing and Proofreading: Illustration Review your draft for errors: Spelling Punctuation Typing Copying