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What is the purpose of a thesis statement in an introductory paragraph?
What is the purpose of a thesis statement in an introductory paragraph?
- State the writer's opinion
- Provide a call to action
- List the supporting details
- Briefly state the three main reasons (correct)
How does the writer catch the reader's attention in an introductory paragraph?
How does the writer catch the reader's attention in an introductory paragraph?
- By providing a call to action
- By sharing personal anecdotes (correct)
- By listing facts and statistics
- By stating the writer's opinion
What is the purpose of the call to action in a concluding paragraph?
What is the purpose of the call to action in a concluding paragraph?
- Restate the reasons of the essay
- Persuade the reader to accept a particular position
- Provide a summary statement
- Make a plea to support the writer's cause (correct)
How should each reason in a body paragraph be introduced?
How should each reason in a body paragraph be introduced?
What provides evidence to support the reason in each body paragraph?
What provides evidence to support the reason in each body paragraph?
Which part of an introductory paragraph persuades the reader to accept a particular position or point of view?
Which part of an introductory paragraph persuades the reader to accept a particular position or point of view?
What should a thesis statement briefly state in an essay?
What should a thesis statement briefly state in an essay?
How many paragraphs does a Persuasive Essay typically have?
How many paragraphs does a Persuasive Essay typically have?
What is the purpose of a concluding paragraph in an essay?
What is the purpose of a concluding paragraph in an essay?
How many supporting details are usually found in each body paragraph of an essay?
How many supporting details are usually found in each body paragraph of an essay?
What is the role of the call to action in a concluding paragraph?
What is the role of the call to action in a concluding paragraph?
What part of an essay introduces each reason/claim that will be supported in the body paragraphs?
What part of an essay introduces each reason/claim that will be supported in the body paragraphs?
