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What is a topic sentence?
A topic sentence explains what the paragraph is going to be about.
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True or False. It is better to use general detail to explain ideas instead of specific ideas.
False.
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What is the first thing you should do before starting an essay?
Brainstorm
100
True or False. A thesis statement and a topic sentence are generally the same.
False
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True or False. An essay should only have 5 paragraphs in it.
False.
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What is a support (reason) sentence and a proof sentence?
A support (reason) sentence gives reasons to back up the point that is trying to be made. A proof sentence supports the reason by providing details, examples, and evidence.
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Which of the following sentences is considered vague? A. I had to go with my mother to take care of business yesterday. B. My sister and brother had a great time at the carnival riding on roller coasters, eating cotton candy, taking pictures, and listening to the great music.
A.
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Fill in the blank. Before turning in your essay, you should always ___________.
Proofread
200
What two things does a thesis statement contain?
an opinion + a subject.
200
What are the three major components of an essay?
1) Introduction 2) Body 3) Conclusion
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Identify the support (reason) sentence in the example below. Starting college at the age twenty-nine was difficult. For one thing, I did not have much support from my parents and friends. My father asked, "Didn't you get dumped on enough in high school?"
For one thing, I did not have much support from my parents and friends.
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Identify the vague words in each of the following sentences. 1) I could not make it to the party because I had stuff to do. 2) Seconds before the accident happened, we heard a lot of noise. 3) Get all of these things off of my bed right now!
1) stuff 2) noise 3) things
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Name at least three pre-writing strategies you can use before writing the first draft of your paper?
Freewriting Questioning Clustering Making a list
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Fill in the blank. A thesis statement is a writers answer to the ________ _________.
essay/topic question.
300
What two elements should be included in an introductory paragraph?
1) Thesis statement 2) Attention grabber
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Add a proof sentence to the following topic sentence and support (reason) sentence below. Attending Wayne State has been a joyful experience for me thus far. For one, I have met so many people who are unlike myself.
Answers will vary.
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Identify the vague areas in the sentences below. Then, color them by adding more detail. My class was being very annoying yesterday. They kept doing irritating things that caused me to react irresponsibly.
"irritating things" "react irresponsibly" Answers may vary
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Fill in the blank. After the pre-writing steps, but before writing the first draft of your essay, you should write an ____________ as a guide to help you write your essay.
outline
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Which of the following sentences is not a thesis statement. 1) Because of my experience being hit by a car as a child, I have elected to never drive again. 2) People often have this "metamorphosis" from a mental point of view; outside forces effecting great change within. These forces take many forms, and like the caterpillar in spring, the person who emerges from this change can spread their wings in ways those around them could hardly imagine. 3) Everyday when I went to class, another kid was angry with me. "I am going to have to do something about this," I thought.
3) Everyday when I went to class, another kid was angry me. "I am going to have to do something about this," I thought.
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Fill in the blanks. A thesis should not be ___________ in the conclusion. Instead, the conclusion should give a ___________ of what the essay was about.
restated summary
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The following selection is out of order. Please reorganize the selection by putting the topic sentence first, the support (reason) sentence second, and the proof sentences last. There were several scenes from both movies that were nearly identical. For example, in both movies, a younger sibling died in an accident involving water. I believe that the movie "Orphan" was a remake of the movie "The Good Son." Also, the Villain in both stories was able to manipulate many of the other characters, including the psychiatrist, that he/she was a good child. Last, at the end of both movies, the mother involved made a swift decision to let the villain fall to his/her death.
I believe that the movie "Orphan" was a remake of the movie "The Good Son." There were several scenes from both movies that were nearly identical. For example, in both movies, a younger sibling died in an accident involving water. Also, the Villain in both stories was able to manipulate many of the other characters, including the psychiatrist, that he/she was a good child. Last, at the end of both movies, the mother involved made a swift decision to let the villain fall to his/her death.
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Write two sentences on any topic. Your sentences must encompass concrete detail and descriptive words.
Answers will vary
500
Name the five steps in the Writing Process.
1) Pre-writing 2) Outline 3) First Draft 4) Revising 5) Editing and Proofreading
500
Create a thesis statement that corresponds with this question. Do books, newspapers, and other media focus too much on bad news?
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500
Body paragraphs represent the points you are using to prove your thesis. Develop three points that would prove the following thesis. Although the planet is constantly reminding us of how sick she is, the world, particularly the United States, is continuously reminding her that we do not care about her ailing.
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