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Write down a prcis that summarizes the key concept of the article below:

The prcis should be in a A4 page, double spaced, 11 point type, and one inch margins.
In your prcis you are to address the following:
1) Sentence One: Name of author, genre, and title of work, date in parentheses; a
rhetorically active verb; and a THAT clause containing the major assertion or thesis in the
text.
2) Sentence Two: An explanation of how the author develops and supports the thesis.
3) Sentence Three: A statement of the authors apparent purpose, followed by an in order to
phrase.
4) Sentence Four: A description of the intended audience and/or the relationship the author
establishes with the audience.
5) Sentence Five : An explanation of the significance of the work

Here are a few things to keep in mind:

Write in text, not bullet points.
The prcis should be precise but not overly technical.
Grades will be based on how accurately and effectively you convey the information.
Grammar counts.

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