Illustration

The link on this page supports Part Two, Chapter 9 "Illustration" in Real Writing with Readings. To illustrate is to give examples in order to prove, show, or explain the main point you are writing about.

The link below will further explain how to write an essay using illustration (or examples to support a thesis.)

A Guide to Writing Example Essays-
After reading the explanation, click on the Backstreet Boys to read an essay using illlustration in support of the thesis.