Claim: X is a/the monster...  (Just name X)

 

Explicit Reason 1: ...because X occurs in the text/film/story/myth etc:

 

    Evidence: Examples of X occurring (cite specific examples):

 

Implicit Reason 1:This implies that a monster is anyone or anything that (state a general rule or value in relation to X):

 

    This Reason Tells us X About the Culture/Author's Beliefs:

 

     Evidence from Outside the text that the Culture/Author Believes X:

 

Personally, I believe this Reason is Valid or Invalid Because:

Explicit Reason 2: ...because X occurs in the text/film/story/myth etc:

 

    Evidence: Examples of X occurring (cite specific examples):

 

Implicit Reason 2:This implies that a monster is anyone or anything that (state a general rule or value in relation to X):

 

    This Reason Tells us X About the Culture/Author's Beliefs:

 

    Evidence from Outside the text that the Culture/Author Believes X:

 

Personally, I believe this Reason is Valid or Invalid Because:

Explicit Reason N: etc etc. (repeat ad infinitum)