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Writing Winning Essays Using Conversation Quotes
Using a conversation with quotes from people in a dialogue draws readers
into your essay. For example, you might write a dialogue between
you and a very influential person in your life. This person could
be sharing his/her life experiences, opinions, wisdom and thoughts
to raise your awareness of important issues or events. Bring
to life the ideas discussed and their importance to you through a vivid
conversation. Use quotes to allow readers to “step into” the
discussion and be part of the conversation.
I said, “ . . . ”
Mr. Smith replied, “ . . . “
I exclaimed, “ . . . “
Mr. Smith calmly clarified his point, “. . . “
I understood and nodded. I asked him, “Mr. Smith, tell
me . . . “
Etc.
Don’t be overly emotional or sarcastic. Don’t try
to be funny unless you’re absolutely sure readers will appreciate
the context of your essay. Admission officers view humor that
fails in a very poor light.
To write a “winning essay”, you can use:
Detailed descriptions.
Detailed step-by-step
actions leading to the significant event or thesis of your essay.
Conversations
with actual quotes from people in the conversation.
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