QUESTION/TOPIC
Write a position argument essay addressing the following question: In the world of the graphic novel
V for Vendetta, written by Alan Moore with artwork by David Lloyd, should the people of England
create a holiday celebrating the character V’s accomplishments?
Write a position argument essay addressing the following question: In the world of the graphic novel
V for Vendetta, written by Alan Moore with artwork by David Lloyd, should the people of England
create a holiday celebrating the character V’s accomplishments?
ESSAY STRUCTURE
As you start to outline and organize your argument, consider the target audience that you are trying
to persuade. For Essay #3, you will need to:
1. Write an introduction paragraph that introduces the graphic novel, the essay topic, and your thesis statement/claim.
As you start to outline and organize your argument, consider the target audience that you are trying
to persuade. For Essay #3, you will need to:
1. Write an introduction paragraph that introduces the graphic novel, the essay topic, and your thesis statement/claim.
2. Write two grounds paragraphs that use ethos, pathos, and logos to present strong and clear reasons and evidence from the graphic novel supporting your thesis statement/claim.
3. Write two rebuttal paragraphs using ethos, pathos, and logos to defend your thesis statement/claim against two opposing viewpoints that your target audience may have about your thesis statement, with both rebuttals supported by evidence from the graphic novel.
4. Finally, in your conclusion paragraph, make a closing argument as one last effort to convince your target audience to agree with your thesis statement.
In terms of providing evidence in support of your thesis statement/claim, you should use panel
images as visual evidence (images from the graphic novel), and directly quote or summarize textual
evidence (narration and dialogue in the graphic novel) that supports your thesis statement. No other
sources are required for this assignment. Cite the author’s last name and page number anytime you
cite any textual evidence, and cite the artist’s last name and page number anytime you cite any
visual evidence. You do not need to create or turn in a Works Cited page.
images as visual evidence (images from the graphic novel), and directly quote or summarize textual
evidence (narration and dialogue in the graphic novel) that supports your thesis statement. No other
sources are required for this assignment. Cite the author’s last name and page number anytime you
cite any textual evidence, and cite the artist’s last name and page number anytime you cite any
visual evidence. You do not need to create or turn in a Works Cited page.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
1. Your essay must be at least 1,250 words in length
2. Typed and double-spaced in 12-point Times New Roman font only
3. You are required to use proper MLA format anytime you use quotations, summaries or
paraphrases from the graphic novel as textual evidence
4.
Your page margins must be 1-inch on all sides, and include your name, the instructor’s name,
the name of the course, and the date in the top corner of the first page.
5.
Create an original and interesting title for your essay and center-align it above your
introduction paragraph; do not resort to a bland and boring title like “Essay #3.”