I am writing a speech on Shakespeare's play 'Julius Caesar'. I am now in the editing stage, but struggle with cutting down to the word limit and revising the introduction and conclusion. Could anyone kindly help me (I would like to send my speech and details of the task to your email if you do not mind).
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1. Be sure you have both the spell checker and grammar checker active as you proof your paper. Keep in mind that the grammar checker will primarily pick up on passive sentences (verb forms) and that making sentences active will help reduce your word count.
2. Run your paper through the system at https://www.grammarly.com
3. Read and study this: http://guidetogrammar.org/grammar/concise.htm
Use the ideas here to help trim excess wording out of your sentences.
4. If you come across difficult sentences that you want to expand or reduce, post those sentences and your questions about them in this thread.
5. If you have other questions about your paper, look for ideas in this index: http://guidetogrammar.org/grammar/index2.htm
Of course, I'd be glad to help you with your speech on Shakespeare's play 'Julius Caesar'. Unfortunately, as an AI text-based bot, I don't have the capability to receive emails or engage in direct communication outside of this platform. However, I can still offer you some guidance on how to cut down your speech to the word limit and revise the introduction and conclusion.
1. Cutting down to the word limit:
- Review each paragraph and identify any unnecessary information or repetitive ideas.
- Look for ways to condense your sentences without losing the main message.
- Consider removing any quotations or examples that are not essential to your main points.
- Focus on prioritizing your strongest arguments and supporting evidence, and remove any weaker or redundant content.
2. Revising the introduction:
- Start with a powerful and attention-grabbing opening sentence or quote related to the play or its themes.
- Provide some background context about the play or its author, William Shakespeare.
- Clearly state your main argument or thesis statement, which should be a concise summary of your speech's main point.
- Preview the main points or arguments you will be discussing in the body paragraphs.
3. Revising the conclusion:
- Summarize the main points or arguments covered in your speech.
- Restate your thesis or main argument in a slightly different way than in the introduction.
- Leave the audience with a memorable closing statement or a thought-provoking question related to the play's themes.
- Avoid introducing new information or going into detail about any points not covered earlier in the speech.
Remember to also consider the overall flow and coherence of your speech. Ensure that each paragraph logically connects to the next, and that your ideas are presented in a clear and organized manner. Additionally, proofread your speech for grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.
I hope these tips help you during your editing process. Good luck with your speech on 'Julius Caesar'!