10 Questions
What is a thesis in the context of an essay?
A statement that summarizes the main idea of the essay
What is the function of a thesis in an essay?
To provide a brief summary of what is to come in the essay
In what type of papers is a thesis usually used?
Essays restricted to one idea
What is the purpose of a thesis?
To summarize the content of the entire essay
What is the function of a topic sentence in a paragraph?
To provide a brief summary of what is to come in the paragraph
How does a thesis differ from a topic sentence?
A thesis provides a summary of the entire essay, while a topic sentence provides a summary of a single paragraph
What is the purpose of a report of an event?
To make the reader see what happened during the event
'It's always what you don't have as a kid that's important when you're an adult.' This statement reflects:
A unique perspective on childhood experiences
'Women drive as carefully as men do.' This statement can be categorized as:
'A generalization'
'A policeman's lot is not a happy one.' This statement reflects:
'An objective observation'
Test your understanding of prewriting and identifying the real subject of an essay. Explore how writers summarize their real subjects in a brief statement and the significance of this process.
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