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What is the purpose of including a topic sentence near the start of each body paragraph?
What is the purpose of including a topic sentence near the start of each body paragraph?
- To unify and focus the paragraph (correct)
- To confuse the reader
- To summarize the entire essay
- To add unnecessary information
Why is coherence important in essay paragraphs?
Why is coherence important in essay paragraphs?
- To ensure clarity and eliminate reader confusion (correct)
- To overwhelm the reader with information
- To make the essay longer
- To prevent the use of topic sentences
How does a well-developed essay differ from a vague one?
How does a well-developed essay differ from a vague one?
- It captures the reader's interest
- It includes broad and general points
- It is both vague and boring (correct)
- It lacks supporting details and examples
What are the key elements to maximize the impact of paragraphs on the reader?
What are the key elements to maximize the impact of paragraphs on the reader?
In what way can a writer capture the reader's interest effectively?
In what way can a writer capture the reader's interest effectively?
What is the main idea of the text?
What is the main idea of the text?
What is a good rule of thumb for the length of a paragraph in terms of the number of sentences?
What is a good rule of thumb for the length of a paragraph in terms of the number of sentences?
Why does the author mention different levels of engagement with the Super Bowl?
Why does the author mention different levels of engagement with the Super Bowl?
Why might it be important to vary your sentence structure in a paragraph?
Why might it be important to vary your sentence structure in a paragraph?
How does the text suggest improving reader engagement in an essay?
How does the text suggest improving reader engagement in an essay?
What is the drawback of using several overly short sentences in a paragraph?
What is the drawback of using several overly short sentences in a paragraph?
What does the author imply about understanding football rules?
What does the author imply about understanding football rules?
How does the author feel about watching the Super Bowl?
How does the author feel about watching the Super Bowl?
Why does the author suggest breaking up long paragraphs into smaller ones?
Why does the author suggest breaking up long paragraphs into smaller ones?
Which type of sentence structure is encouraged to make writing more engaging?
Which type of sentence structure is encouraged to make writing more engaging?
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