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What is the main purpose of a thesis statement?
What is the main purpose of a thesis statement?
- To outline the structure of the essay
- To present the writer's position on the topic (correct)
- To summarize the main points of the essay
- To introduce the topic of the essay
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a strong thesis statement?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a strong thesis statement?
- Broad and general (correct)
- Clearly states the writer's position
- Debatable and argumentative
- Specific and focused
Which of the following is an example of a good thesis statement?
Which of the following is an example of a good thesis statement?
- Climate change is a natural phenomenon that has occurred throughout Earth's history.
- Climate change is a serious issue.
- This essay will discuss the causes and effects of climate change.
- Governments around the world must take immediate action to address the problem of climate change. (correct)
Which of the following is NOT a common technique used in reverse brainstorming?
Which of the following is NOT a common technique used in reverse brainstorming?
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Which of the following is a key benefit of the gap-filling technique?
Which of the following is a key benefit of the gap-filling technique?
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In the stepladder technique, what is the purpose of the first two participants presenting their ideas individually?
In the stepladder technique, what is the purpose of the first two participants presenting their ideas individually?
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Which of the following is NOT a key characteristic of collaborative brainwriting?
Which of the following is NOT a key characteristic of collaborative brainwriting?
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Which of the following is the primary purpose of a Venn diagram?
Which of the following is the primary purpose of a Venn diagram?
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Which type of graph is typically used to display numerical proportions or percentages?
Which type of graph is typically used to display numerical proportions or percentages?
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What is the primary purpose of an organizational chart?
What is the primary purpose of an organizational chart?
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