Appendix D
Topic Outline and Thesis Statement Guide
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Tattoos and body piercings, while not for everyone, they have come a long way.
I. First main point- Tattoos and body piercings date back to over 4,000 B.C. A. Supporting details- A known Iceman Otzi found in 1991 with tattoos and body piercings. 1. Sub details- Otzi was found with tattoos of simple dots and lines. 2. Sub details- Are thought to be of a medical or spiritual healing process. B. Supporting details- Earlobe piercing is the oldest type of piercings found. 1. Sub details- Otzi was found with piercings in his ears. 2. Sub details- They were stretched to seven to eleven millimeters …show more content…
Sub details- the rake was made of bone, stone, or wood. B. Supporting details- A plain rod with a flat surface was also used. 1. Sub details- The tool would scratch the skin 2. Sub details- Ink would be rubbed into the skin; it would heal then reveal a tattoo.
III. Third main point-Today machines are used to tattoo A. Supporting details- Tattoo artists use was is called a “tattoo gun” 1. Sub details- They are made of a motor, needles and strings. 2. Sub details- There are many versions of “tattoo guns” B. Supporting details- There are many people that make tattoo equipment at home 1. Sub details- They are made of a cassette motor, guitar sting and a needle 2. Sub details- These are commonly found in prisons and jails.
IV. Fourth main point-Body piercings are used to decorate the body, show strength, and rituals A. Supporting details- Ear piercings were found in tribes to ward off demons 1. Sub details- they metal was believed to ward off demons from entering the body through the ears. 2. Sub details- Roman soldiers and warriors would pierce their nipples to show strength, courage and bravery, and to hold their capes off of their metal breast