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Master the Art of Concluding Statements

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What should Sally provide in the beginning of the last paragraph of her essay?

A conclusion sentence or a sentence that restates the main idea of the essay.

What should Sally do after providing the conclusion sentence?

Summarize the main points that she has already presented to support her position.

How many sentences should Sally use to summarize the main points?

One or two sentences.

Should Sally add new ideas, reasons, or evidence when summarizing the main points?

No, she should only summarize what she has already discussed. Signup and view all the answers

What should Sally add to the end of her persuasive essay?

A warning about the consequences of not taking her advice. Signup and view all the answers

Why is the consequence statement important?

It reminds the reader that the issue is important and highlights the potential problems that could occur if the advice is ignored. Signup and view all the answers

What should the final paragraph of a persuasive essay include?

A conclusion sentence, a summary of the main reasons and evidence, and a warning about the consequences of not following the advice. Signup and view all the answers

What should be the content of the concluding statements in a persuasive essay?

A restating of ideas presented earlier in the essay. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a concluding statement in an essay?

To summarize the main points, findings, and arguments of the essay. Signup and view all the answers

What is a persuasive essay?

An essay that aims to convince the reader to adopt a particular viewpoint. Signup and view all the answers

What is Sally trying to convince the mayor of her town to do?

Charge tax on sodas to reduce their consumption. Signup and view all the answers

Why does Sally need help in writing the ending of her essay?

She has spent a lot of time on the rest of the essay and feels overwhelmed. Signup and view all the answers

What are two reasons Sally has provided in her essay to support her position?

Sodas are bad for people's health and taxes on cigarettes have successfully lowered smoking rates. Signup and view all the answers

What does Sally need to include in her concluding statement?

A summary of her main points, findings, and arguments, as well as the desired outcome she wants the mayor to take. Signup and view all the answers

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