Main Idea, Thesis Statement & Topic Sentence
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Where is the thesis statement usually located in an essay?

  • In the introduction paragraph (correct)
  • At the conclusion of the essay
  • At the end of each supporting paragraph
  • At the beginning of each topic sentence

What is the purpose of a topic sentence in a supporting paragraph?

  • To connect supporting ideas to the thesis (correct)
  • To conclude the paragraph
  • To restate the thesis statement
  • To introduce a new essay topic

What essential task does a purpose statement serve for an essay writer?

  • Identifying the main idea of the essay
  • Developing the counterargument
  • Concluding each supporting paragraph
  • Guiding the creation of the thesis statement (correct)

Why is it important for a thesis statement to be clear?

<p>To ensure the argument or analysis is understood (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a purpose of crafting a main idea statement before writing an essay?

<p>To narrow down the general topic to a specific idea (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of a thesis statement in an essay?

<p>Introduce the main argument of the entire essay (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of an essay is responsible for discussing and elaborating on specific points from the thesis statement?

<p>Topic sentence (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes the main idea from a thesis statement in an essay?

<p>Main idea introduces the topic, while thesis statement presents the main argument (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a topic sentence in an essay?

<p>Connect and elaborate on points from the thesis statement (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of an essay typically contains the main argument of the entire piece?

<p>Introduction (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of a thesis statement?

<p>To clearly express the argument or analysis of the essay (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an explanatory thesis statement and essay?

<p>To inform or explain to the audience (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where are topic sentences usually found?

<p>At the beginning of each body paragraph (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of topic sentences in an essay?

<p>To connect to and support the reasons stated in the thesis statement (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following does NOT belong in a thesis statement?

<p>Main ideas of each body paragraph (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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