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What are the three basic purposes of an essay?

To inform or describe, to persuade, to entertain

What common problem do many students encounter when writing essays?

Writing more of an informative or descriptive paper instead of a persuasive paper

What example is given to illustrate this problem in the text?

Presenting statistics showing that the death penalty doesn't deter violent crime without making arguments in favor of abolishing it

What is the purpose of providing persuasive statements after presenting facts or examples in an essay?

To argue that those facts and examples support the main argument or prove the point correct. Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of a thesis statement in an essay?

To communicate the main point of the essay and introduce the rest of the content. Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to review the essay prompt when editing an essay?

To ensure that the thesis provides a reasonable response to the essay question. Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of including supporting details in an essay?

Supporting details help to strengthen the major points and arguments made in an essay. Signup and view all the answers

What should be considered when editing an essay for sufficient details?

The essay should be reviewed to ensure that the body of the essay is not vague and that specific details are provided to back up major points and arguments. Signup and view all the answers

What is a suggested method for improving the organization of an essay?

Outlining the paper after it has been written can help improve its organization. Signup and view all the answers

What should be checked for when reviewing the outline of an essay?

The progression of major points should make sense and repetitiveness should be avoided. Signup and view all the answers