Writing a Strong Essay Body

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What does the author compare to a fuzzy picture that wasn't developed all the way?

A well-developed essay

Random people and things in a dream

An incomplete argument (correct)

A bad dream

What happens when student essays are not well developed, unified, or coherent?

They score better on tests

They become interesting to read

Teachers ask questions about their meaning and coherence (correct)

They become popular among students

What is the main focus of this lesson regarding the development of an essay's body paragraphs?

Enhancing the introduction and conclusion

Developing coherent and unified body paragraphs (correct)

Using vague directions in an essay

Including random ideas in an essay

What does the text suggest is missing when something is not well-developed?

A complete argument Signup and view all the answers

What does the author use to illustrate the lack of coherence in poorly developed essays?

Fuzzy dreams Signup and view all the answers

What is the key to developing body paragraphs in writing?

Including specific supporting details and examples Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to avoid random, off-point ideas in body paragraphs?

To achieve coherence and unity in the paragraph Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to achieve coherence in body paragraphs?

Sticking to the main idea expressed in the topic sentence Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to balance a paragraph with commentary and cited evidence?

To achieve unity and coherence in the paragraph Signup and view all the answers

What should all sentences in a unified body paragraph stick to?

The main idea expressed in the topic sentence Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of including transitional sentences in a paragraph?

To help the reader understand how the ideas in the paragraph are connected Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to present information in a logical order in a paragraph?

To create coherence and clarity for the reader Signup and view all the answers

In the context of the text, what does 'coherence' refer to?

The clarity and logical flow of the paragraph Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of identifying a problem and providing evidence in an argument?

To establish the existence and significance of the issue Signup and view all the answers

In the context of organizing an essay, what is the purpose of narrowing down to the need for international laws as mentioned in the text?

To lead to a solution related to the main topic Signup and view all the answers

Writing a Strong Essay Body

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