VCCS
Litonline Introduction to Literature
English 112 (English Composition II)
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VCCS
Litonline Introduction to Literature |
page 12 of 14 |
Conclusion of the Essay
The student wrote--
| Conclusion I enjoyed reading "Birches," and I believe my reaction is both personal and aesthetic. This poem was lengthy and complex enough to contain many of the aesthetics of an excellent poem. I will always remember the vivid images provided by Frost's use of figures of speech and sound. This poem also stirred my feelings. I work in a very high-pressure business environment and sometimes I escape by daydreaming. I long for the day when I have my own business. I believe my reaction is not typical of first-year students; most would be "put off" by this poem's length and complexity. Many, however, would look at this poem as a possible wealth of information or as a manual for defending oneself against the onrush of reality. |
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| How Effective Is This Essay's Ending?
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Commentary--
The opening sentences of the first and third paragraphs in the excerpt above are responding to questions asked in the directives for writing this review, or "recommendation essay." Nevertheless, the student manages to end with a fairly articulate final impression that encapsulates her thesis about the poem.
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An ending should leave your
readers with a final, hopefully