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How to Write a Persuasive Essay in 6 Steps
A persuasive essay is defined by two purposes: to convince the audience to agree with the speaker’s position on a debatable issue and to inspire listeners to take action. In order to succeed, the speaker must forge a relationship with …

Writing an Introduction in Six Steps
What Is an Introduction? As the first paragraph in your essay, a successful introduction grabs the readers’ attention, gives them the background information needed to understand the essay’s topic, and ends with the essay’s thesis statement. Writing a strong introduction …

5 Steps to Writing a Thesis Statement
What is a thesis statement? Simply put, the most important statement in an essay is your thesis. It is often the first and last sentence you work on, tinkering and revising throughout the writing process. It must be specific enough …

Jaques from As You Like It – A Shakespeare Analysis
Jaques is one of the best-loved characters from Shakespeare’s comedy As You Like It. While he does not play a central role regarding the development of the plot, his pessimistic and contemplative nature makes him an interesting study for readers …
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Top 10 Shakespeare Monologues to Enjoy Reading
Whether they be tragedy, comedy, or history, Shakespeare’s plays are often remembered by the strength of the monologues delivered at key moments. Macbeth is a particularly good example. The most critical scenes are punctuated by unforgettable speeches, dwelling on consequences, …

5 Books to Impress Timothée Chalamet’s Character From Lady Bird
by Aidan Mellon-Reyes The film Lady Bird has many iconic characters, but Timothée Chalamet’s character, Kyle, will forever remain the epitome of the deep thinker whose favorite band will always be the one that “you wouldn’t know.” Kyle’s always either reading …
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eNotes is offering its lowest price ever: a 50% discount on new annual subscriptions through January 1st, 2021. This year has shown, more than ever, the need to support one another and empower educators and learners around the world. For …

New Design, Better Experience
We’re really excited to tell you that we’ve launched a complete redesign of eNotes.com! We started our redesign project with ambitious goals—updating our messaging, increasing the site’s speed, and improving your experience—and are thrilled with the results. We hope our …