what is the meaning of the word quotation, when a writer begin a essay paper?
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An essay that uses a definition as an opening statement, might read something like this: Webster’s Dictionary defines the word distortion as, “a falsified reproduction of an audio or visual signal.” There are some people who distort video-tapes for a living, and, when these clips are viewed on national television, many people are fooled into believing that they are real. This can be dangerous, especially if the video tape being distorted displays police brutality.
An essay that uses a quotation as an opening statement might read something like this: Winston Churchill inspired a nation during World War Two when he said, “We have nothing to fear, but fear itself.” This boosted the morale of the citizens and soldiers alike.
An anectdote is a usually short narrative of an interesting, amusing, or biographical incident. An essay that uses an anectdote as an opening statement might read something like this: During his show, the chef explained the importance of not over-cooking fish, then, to the dismay of the audience, he burned the fish he was preparing.
An interesting or controversional statement for an essay: Ants can live underwater for over two weeks.
Bees dance a certain way to distinguish the differences between protection, weather, food and danger.
A question is much like a thesis statement; however, it is written in the form of a question, instead of a statement: Is Poe better than King when it comes to writing horror stories? The thesis statement would be: Edgar Allen Poe is better than Stephen King when it comes to writing horror stories, because. . . . then you will list reasons to support your thesis statement.
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