We examined my comments to Joshua's homework/quiz on paradox and the juxtaposition of imagery. I provided instruction on the need for a topic sentence that previews the essay answer as a tool of organization. I then placed a model topic sentence on the board. I directed Joshua's attention to specific passages in the text and explained how the figurative language creates imagery. We then worked on drafting sentences that explain the paradoxical images of war-the grotesque and the beautiful- and how those paradoxes mirror the paradox of fiction. I then directed Joshua's attention to the descriptions of Curt Lemon's death so that he could incorporate the author's juxtaposition of contrasting images into his response which he will complete tonight.