Topic Sentence: In the short story “The Open Window,” Saki tells the tale of a foolish young girl named Vera who tricks outsider Mr. Nuttel by telling him a fabricated ghost story. Thesis Statement: The Open Window is an excellent addition to the course anthology as it involves riveting plot twists, relatable characters and the perfect dose of irony and humour. Subthesis: This short story is a thrilling read for young readers with many unbelievable plot twists that cause the story to completely change in an instant. In addition, young readers can relate to Mr. Nuttel and draw connections from their own life to his experiences Finally, Saki uses the power of irony and humour to entertain and draw young readers into the story. Concluding …show more content…
Sappleton asks his wife were their houseguest had went she tells him that “one would think he had seen a ghost.” Explanation: Irony is used here as the reader knows that Vera’s story was incredibly realistic and believable making it very easy for Mr. Nuttel to believe he had indeed seen a ghost. Tie back to subthesis and main thesis: This irony can be entertaining to the reader as the whole family has no idea what young Vera has been up to. Conclusion: In this short story, irony and humour are incorporated to entertain the reader and enhance the overall storyline. Conclusion: Restate Thesis Statement: The Open Window is an appropriate addition to the course anthology as it entertains young readers with plot twists, relatable characters, irony and humour. Restate Subthese: Throughout this story the truth is often twisted causing there to be many shocking plot twists that add a sense of thrill to the story. In addition, young readers can relate to the nervousness and anxiety that Mr. Nuttel experiences. Finally, the story can be very entertaining since irony and humour are often used Concluding sentence: Therefore, this story is extremely amusing and has the ability to grasp the reader 's attention from beginning to