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What is a thesis statement's primary function?
What is a thesis statement's primary function?
- To provide background information only.
- To summarize the entire essay.
- To ask a question.
- To introduce the topic and state the argument or point of view. (correct)
What is the purpose of highlighting vague words or phrases in a thesis statement?
What is the purpose of highlighting vague words or phrases in a thesis statement?
- To make the thesis statement more confusing.
- To make the thesis statement more general.
- To lengthen the thesis statement.
- To improve the clarity and specificity of the statement. (correct)
Which of the following is the best definition of 'vague' in the context of writing?
Which of the following is the best definition of 'vague' in the context of writing?
- Very detailed.
- Intentionally misleading.
- Lacking clarity or precision. (correct)
- Clear and precise.
In a thesis statement, why is it important to avoid vague words?
In a thesis statement, why is it important to avoid vague words?
What does it mean for a thesis statement to be 'specific'?
What does it mean for a thesis statement to be 'specific'?
Why should you revise a thesis statement?
Why should you revise a thesis statement?
If a thesis statement includes a very broad term, what should you do?
If a thesis statement includes a very broad term, what should you do?
What is the likely result of using vague language in a thesis statement?
What is the likely result of using vague language in a thesis statement?
Which of the following does NOT describe an effective thesis statement?
Which of the following does NOT describe an effective thesis statement?
Why is clarity important in a thesis statement?
Why is clarity important in a thesis statement?
What does a strong thesis statement provide to the reader?
What does a strong thesis statement provide to the reader?
Which of these terms is most likely to be considered vague in a thesis statement?
Which of these terms is most likely to be considered vague in a thesis statement?
What is the first step in the process of improving a thesis statement?
What is the first step in the process of improving a thesis statement?
What should you do after identifying vague language in a thesis statement?
What should you do after identifying vague language in a thesis statement?
When revising a thesis statement, what should you primarily aim to improve?
When revising a thesis statement, what should you primarily aim to improve?
Why should a thesis statement not be a question?
Why should a thesis statement not be a question?
What characteristic should a thesis statement possess to effectively guide an essay?
What characteristic should a thesis statement possess to effectively guide an essay?
Which of the following is the primary reason for avoiding overly complex wording in a thesis statement?
Which of the following is the primary reason for avoiding overly complex wording in a thesis statement?
What happens if you use jargon in your thesis statement?
What happens if you use jargon in your thesis statement?
Which of the following guidelines helps in spotting vague words or phrases in a thesis statement?
Which of the following guidelines helps in spotting vague words or phrases in a thesis statement?
Flashcards
What does 'vague' mean?
What does 'vague' mean?
Not clearly or explicitly stated or expressed.
Why is 'anyone's' vague in the sentence?
Why is 'anyone's' vague in the sentence?
In the given statement, 'anyone's' is vague because it doesn't specify whose Facebook profiles employers shouldn't be allowed to look at.
Topic of: 'Employers should not be allowed to look at anyone's Facebook profiles.'
Topic of: 'Employers should not be allowed to look at anyone's Facebook profiles.'
Employers looking at Facebook profiles affects privacy rights.
