Outline Format Except the thesis, this does not need to be in complete sentences. You may use phrases or key words, so long as you know where you’re going with it. I. II. Thesis First main point being compared/contrasted a. YGB quote 1. 2. b. Supporting detail—relate quote to your main point Supporting detail—how/why the quote relates
WYGWYB quote 1. 2. Supporting detail—relate quote to your main point Supporting detail—how/why the quote relates
III.
State characteristics of Brutus and Cassius being compared/contrasted a. YGB quote 1. 2. b. Supporting detail—relate quote to your main point Supporting detail—how/why the quote relates
WYGWYB quote 1. 2. Supporting detail—relate quote to your main point Supporting detail—how/why the quote relates
IV.
State characteristics of Brutus and Cassius being compared/contrasted a. YGB quote 1. 2. b. Supporting detail—relate quote to your main point Supporting detail—how/why the quote relates
WYGWYB quote 1. 2. Supporting detail—relate quote to your main point Supporting detail—how/why the quote relates
V.
Conclusion a. Major points in your conclusion
Abbreviated Example from Julius Caesar: I. Brutus is a good leader because, unlike Cassius, he is loyal, honorable, and well-liked. II. Brutus is loyal whereas Cassius is traitorous a. “And that we are contented Caesar shall / Have all true rites and lawful ceremonies.” (III.i.256257) i. Shows that Brutus is loyal to Caesar after death ii. Honors Caesar with a proper funeral showing respect b. “Now in the names of all the gods at once, / Upon what meat doth this our Caesar feed / That he is grown so great? Age, thou art shamed!” (I.ii.149-151) i. Shows that Cassius is traitorous—angry at the power Caesar has in Rome. ii. Says Caesar should not have grown so great, meaning that he (Cassius) is at least an equal, if not better.