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What does a strong thesis statement do?
What does a strong thesis statement do?
What is the purpose of establishing readers' expectations in an essay?
What is the purpose of establishing readers' expectations in an essay?
How can a thesis statement be described in relation to the entire essay?
How can a thesis statement be described in relation to the entire essay?
Why is it important to brainstorm before answering an essay prompt?
Why is it important to brainstorm before answering an essay prompt?
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What analogy is used to describe the process of writing a strong thesis?
What analogy is used to describe the process of writing a strong thesis?
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What does the author suggest about justifying an argument that is 'way out in left field'?
What does the author suggest about justifying an argument that is 'way out in left field'?
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What is the main contention of the given text?
What is the main contention of the given text?
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What does the author suggest about the thesis that includes specific examples and challenges the reader's beliefs?
What does the author suggest about the thesis that includes specific examples and challenges the reader's beliefs?
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What do Michael Jordan, President Abraham Lincoln, and a group of Singaporean scientists have in common?
What do Michael Jordan, President Abraham Lincoln, and a group of Singaporean scientists have in common?
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What does the author suggest about the relationship between success and failure?
What does the author suggest about the relationship between success and failure?
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What is the purpose of a thesis statement?
What is the purpose of a thesis statement?
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What should a writer consider when revising a thesis statement?
What should a writer consider when revising a thesis statement?
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In developing a thesis statement, what role does the prompt play?
In developing a thesis statement, what role does the prompt play?
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Why is it important for a thesis statement to make one clear argument?
Why is it important for a thesis statement to make one clear argument?
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How does narrowing down a thesis statement relate to effective essay writing?
How does narrowing down a thesis statement relate to effective essay writing?
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