Edgar Allan Poe's Death Analysis

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Title Your Essay Write your introductory paragraph here. Begin with an attention-grabbing sentence, and provide general information about your topic (i.e., Poe’s death). Make sure your thesis (opinion statement) states your conclusion about Poe’s death.
Write the body of your essay here. Provide three reasons to support your thesis statement. Each point should be supported with at least one piece of textual evidence from the sources we read in class; you may paraphrase or quote the sources. Also, explain how your reasons and evidence support your thesis.
Write a brief conclusion paragraph here. Restate your thesis in a different way, and end your argument with a story, question, or some new insight.

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