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What is the main goal of Jamie's conversation with his parents?
What is the main goal of Jamie's conversation with his parents?
- To convince them to let him do the dishes for a week
- To show his ability to restate main points
- To demonstrate his writing skills
- To prove his responsibility to go on a backpacking trip (correct)
What is the purpose of restating main points in a conclusion?
What is the purpose of restating main points in a conclusion?
- To provide additional evidence
- To summarize the main points in a fresh way (correct)
- To introduce new ideas
- To repeat the introduction
How can you restate your thesis in an interesting way?
How can you restate your thesis in an interesting way?
- By using the same words as the introduction
- By using different words and phrases (correct)
- By adding new information
- By repeating the introduction verbatim
What is the purpose of adding an anecdote in a conclusion?
What is the purpose of adding an anecdote in a conclusion?
What is the effect of using a different order in restating main points?
What is the effect of using a different order in restating main points?
What is the benefit of splitting up the main points?
What is the benefit of splitting up the main points?
What is the main technique used by Jamie in his conversation with his parents?
What is the main technique used by Jamie in his conversation with his parents?
What can Jamie use to help convince his parents to let him go on the backpacking trip?
What can Jamie use to help convince his parents to let him go on the backpacking trip?
Why is it important to acknowledge the opposition in a persuasive essay?
Why is it important to acknowledge the opposition in a persuasive essay?
What is the purpose of a call to action in a persuasive essay?
What is the purpose of a call to action in a persuasive essay?
Why might Jamie want to mention that his friends are going on the backpacking trip?
Why might Jamie want to mention that his friends are going on the backpacking trip?
What is the effect of adding a surprise element to a conclusion?
What is the effect of adding a surprise element to a conclusion?
What is the purpose of restating the main points in a conclusion?
What is the purpose of restating the main points in a conclusion?
Why might Jamie want to use an emotional appeal in his conclusion?
Why might Jamie want to use an emotional appeal in his conclusion?
What is the effect of making the main point universal in a conclusion?
What is the effect of making the main point universal in a conclusion?
