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What is the main purpose of the conclusion in an essay, according to the text?
What is the main purpose of the conclusion in an essay, according to the text?
- To argue against the main points made in the essay
- To provide a personal anecdote that is unrelated to the topic
- To introduce new information that was not covered in the body
- To summarize the main points of the essay (correct)
What is the 'bookending' technique described in the text?
What is the 'bookending' technique described in the text?
- Repeating the same personal anecdote in both the introduction and conclusion
- Introducing a new analogy in the conclusion that was not used in the introduction
- Relating the conclusion directly back to the introduction thematically (correct)
- Restating the thesis statement in the conclusion in a different way
What is the purpose of using a 'call to action' in the conclusion of a persuasive essay?
What is the purpose of using a 'call to action' in the conclusion of a persuasive essay?
- To introduce a new perspective that was not covered in the body
- To summarize the main arguments made in the essay
- To explain specifically what the reader should do in response to the essay (correct)
- To acknowledge the complexity of the issue and that there are no easy solutions
Which of the following is NOT a reason the 'bookending' technique is effective?
Which of the following is NOT a reason the 'bookending' technique is effective?
Which of the following is NOT one of the conclusion techniques mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT one of the conclusion techniques mentioned in the text?
According to the passage, which of the following would be an effective way to introduce the essay?
According to the passage, which of the following would be an effective way to introduce the essay?
What is the purpose of providing background information in the introduction?
What is the purpose of providing background information in the introduction?
What is the purpose of forecasting the organizational structure in the introduction?
What is the purpose of forecasting the organizational structure in the introduction?
How does the use of an anecdote in the introduction aim to engage the reader?
How does the use of an anecdote in the introduction aim to engage the reader?
What is the purpose of the thesis statement in the introduction?
What is the purpose of the thesis statement in the introduction?
What is the main reason why many writers prefer to write the introductory paragraph after having written all of the body paragraphs?
What is the main reason why many writers prefer to write the introductory paragraph after having written all of the body paragraphs?
What is the main purpose of a good introduction in an academic essay?
What is the main purpose of a good introduction in an academic essay?
According to the passage, what is one major guideline for writing an introductory paragraph?
According to the passage, what is one major guideline for writing an introductory paragraph?
What does the passage say about the difficulty of understanding writing concepts when it comes to essay introductions?
What does the passage say about the difficulty of understanding writing concepts when it comes to essay introductions?
What is the main purpose of a conclusion in an academic essay?
What is the main purpose of a conclusion in an academic essay?
