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Essay Writing Basics

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What skills does an essay often require students to hone?

Coding skills
Listening skills
Mathematical skills
Analysis, comparison and contrast, and persuasion (correct)

What might happen if a student misses creating a title for their essay?

It will automatically receive a high grade
It will be easier to understand
It will be more enjoyable to read
It will not be complete (correct)

In the analogy presented in the text, an essay is compared to __.

A world-class sandwich (correct)
A cup of tea
A messy room
A blank page

What is one reason mentioned in the text for not calling a sandwich something that is misleading?

To avoid misrepresentation (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why is close reading an important skill often required in essays?

To understand the deep meaning in texts (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the title of an essay according to the text?

To give readers a clue about the contents of the essay (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to have between two and five main points in an essay?

To provide enough information for the audience to draw conclusions (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of transition statements in an essay?

To provide background flavor and guide the reader through the essay (A) Signup and view all the answers

How does the text compare the top and bottom pieces of bread in a sandwich to an essay's introductory and concluding paragraphs?

They should complement each other and reiterate the main points (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'packaging' refer to in the context of writing an essay?

The editing and proofreading phase of the essay (B) Signup and view all the answers

What part of an essay is likened to the top piece of bread in the analogy provided?

Introductory paragraph (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which component of an essay is highlighted as being similar to wonderful, high-quality ingredients in the text?

Main points (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is crucial to include in an essay to help guide the reader through the content smoothly?

Transitions and transitional statements (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the concluding paragraph in an essay according to the analogy provided?

To summarize main points and reiterate thesis (C) Signup and view all the answers

In the context of writing an essay, what is essential for a good final edit according to the text?

Correcting spelling and grammar errors (C) Signup and view all the answers

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