What is the thesis of vampires never die

Some might argue that supernatural theme is just a fantasy and harmless entertainment while

others claim that it might distract us from addressing important issues, harm our religious beliefs,

or form unrealistic expectations in general.

Write a five paragraph persuasive essay in which you answer the following question:

Is our preoccupation with the supernatural in movies and television a positive force in our

culture or a destructive one?

Why or why not?

In your introduction, summarize the articles “Vampires Never Die” by Guillermo del Toro and

Chuck Hogan or “Our Zombies, Ourselves” by James Parker or “Why We Are All So Obsessed

with the Paranormal” by Parmjit Parmar.

Use cause (reason) and effect (result) strategy.

Develop one point per paragraph and provide clear and specific examples (from movies, shows,

and books). Besides general analysis, provide specific examples of supernatural monsters

(vampires, zombies, werewolves, ghosts, etc) that explain our fascination with the mysterious to

support your general points. Exclude comic strips or science-fiction characters.

List of requirements:

Thesis with one CA and your strongest reason

One well developed summary in your introduction

3 supporting reasons

2 counter arguments. Concede and rebut

3 quotations—one from each article

2 or 3 paraphrases

Double space

Follow recent MLA guidelines

Submit:

Formal Outline (first page)

Works cited page with three mandatory sources: 1. Parker, 2. Parmar, 3. Del Torro and Hogan.

(Last page).

No other sources are permitted.

For this assignment: watch 2-3 movies or read a book on supernatural theme. Take into

consideration the reader awareness issue.

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To start, follow these steps:

1. Use a pre-writing strategy of your choice: freewrite, brainstorm, cluster, etc. (handwrite

or type).

2. Next, type a formal sentence or phrase outline; see sample.

3. Finally, type your first draft (bring two copies to the peer editing session).

Arrange the peer editing material in the following order:

First: outline

Second: first draft with Works Cited page

Third: Prewrite

Fourth: Prompt

Staple!

For the final submission to the instructor: place the outline of the second draft and the second

draft (with Works Cited page) on top of your package, staple, and submit. Emailed essays will

not be accepted. Late essay goes to the portfolio—no exceptions. Good luck 

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Structuring a Cause-and-Effect Argument

Generally speaking, a cause-and-effect argument can be structured in the following

way:

Introduction: Establishes a context for the argument by explaining the need to

examine causes or to consider effects; states the essay’s thesis.

Evidence: (first point in support of thesis): Discusses less important causes (or

effects)

Evidence (second point in support of thesis): Discusses major causes (or effects)

Refutation of opposing arguments: Considers and rejects other possible causes

(or effects)

Conclusion: Reinforces the argument’s main point; includes a strong concluding

statement.

Another organizational pattern is also possible. You might decide to refute

opposing arguments before you have discussed arguments in support of your

thesis.