water for elephants and my brilliant friend comparison

  Assignment Instructions and Requirements: ❏ Complete the essay outline template to plan your work and follow a clear comparative writing structure. ❏ Develop a clear, argumentative, and insightful thesis that includes a concession. ❏ Write an engaging introduction that begins with a hook, clearly establishes the topic, outlines the justification for comparison, and gives an introduction to each novel and author. ❏ Use substantial and meaningful quotations from the novels that show insightful and critical reading of the texts while connecting to your overall argument. ❏ You should have a minimum of two quotations per body paragraph (at least one P - p - e - p - E). ❏ Use formal writing conventions and a sophisticated writing style. ❏ Command of punctuation and grammar that enhances the clarity and structure of the essay. ❏ A clear conclusion that reiterates the essay’s argument in an effective, non-repetitive way, leaving the reader with a lasting impression and insightful analysis of the argument. ❏ Consistent use of accurate MLA formatting (including a Works Cited page).