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Evidence and support can also come in the form of short stories or descriptions that illustrate a point. Descrip-
tions and anecdotes are effective evidence—especially in essays about people—because they help the reader
form a picture that illuminates your ideas. In the following thesis, the writer addresses a college application essay
topic:
The person I admire most is my sister. I call her Wonder Woman. A professional who copes daily with the most
stressful and potentially depressing situations, she is the strongest person I know.