Question

what is a controlling idea?

@nathan917 @kausarsalley

Answer 1

wrong place

Answer 2

hehe nope hows it the wrong place

Controlling Idea — According to Robert McKee, “A CONTROLLING IDEA may be expressed in a single sentence describing how and why life undergoes change from one condition of existence at the beginning to another at the end.”22 It builds on Lajos Egri’s concept of the Premise and adds an if, when, or because to it. (e.g. Great love conquers even death WHEN lovers sacrifice their own self-interest.)

Answer 3

does this help at all

Answer 4

not really :[

Answer 5

what do you need

Answer 6

I need to know what a controlling idea is duh what else i'm I here for, silly:]

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The controlling idea of the essay states your driving opinion, belief or argument regarding the essay topic.
A strong controlling idea is broad enough to include multiple examples and perspectives, but focused enough to keep the essay on a logical and easy-to-follow track. Once you've located your controlling idea, you are prepared to extend the idea into a thoughtful, well-rounded essay that provides evidence to support your position.

Read more: How to Write a Controlling Idea Essay | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/how_7772202_write-controlling-idea-essay.html#ixzz2QNM0tDkd

Answer 8

how bout this

Answer 9

http://palc.sd40.bc.ca/palc/Archive/writingtips/controllingidea.htm

Answer 10

well @kelliegirl33 to me it seems like a rhetorical question or statement don't you think hehe

Answer 11

Yes...it does :)

Answer 12

so is that good enough @heyheyhelpme

Answer 13

i guess?

Answer 14

something tells me that's not enough what else do you need

Answer 15

write your controlling idea below. The answers to your reseach questions should support your controlling idea

Answer 16

that's what it says

Answer 17

@michaelc96

Answer 18

whats your research on hehe

Answer 19

really @Secretariat168

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whats the answer to your research question ?

Answer 21

yea like we cant just help if she doesn't have what we need to help you know what i mean

Answer 22

i got it already

Answer 23

good for you.....way to go heyheyhelpme :)

Answer 24

yaaaaayyyyyyy

Answer 25

fan me @michaelc96

Answer 26

oookkkaaayyyyyyyyy lol