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Question 1 A)Your thesis statement should be…(1 point) Responses Crystal Clear Crystal Clear Precise Precise Accurate Accurate 1-2 sentences 1-2 sentences All of the above All of the above Question 2 A)It is ok to use phrases like “I think" or “I believe” in a thesis statement. (1 point) Responses True True False False Question 3 A)Which of the following statements is NOT true about a CLOSED thesis statement?(1 point) Responses It clearly defines what will be addressed in the essay. It clearly defines what will be addressed in the essay. It leaves your true meaning open to the reader’s interpretation. It leaves your true meaning open to the reader’s interpretation. It lists the reasons that prove the essay’s main idea. It lists the reasons that prove the essay’s main idea. It closes off your essay to reasons not stated in the thesis. It closes off your essay to reasons not stated in the thesis. Question 4 A)An open thesis statement gives writers the freedom to choose reasons to support the thesis as they write their essay, but if an open thesis is too broad or vague, it can be confusing for the reader. (1 point) Responses True True False False Question 5 A)When you use a rhetorical question to elaborate the meaning of your topic sentence, you must…(1 point) Responses Assume your readers already know everything about your topic that you know. Assume your readers already know everything about your topic that you know. Leave your readers guessing what the rhetorical question means. Leave your readers guessing what the rhetorical question means. Follow up with an explanation that elaborates your meaning. Follow up with an explanation that elaborates your meaning. None of the above None of the above Question 6 A)Before using direct quotes from a source, take the time to establish the credibility of the author of that source.(1 point) Responses True True False False Question 7 A)After using a quote or a piece of evidence from a source, you should…(1 point) Responses Repeat exactly what the quote said and move on to the next paragraph. Repeat exactly what the quote said and move on to the next paragraph. Take time to slow down and explain your ideas. Take time to slow down and explain your ideas. Think about what questions your readers may have after reading your evidence. Think about what questions your readers may have after reading your evidence. Both B and C Both B and C

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Here are the answers to your questions:

**Question 1**
A) Your thesis statement should be…
**Response:** All of the above

**Question 2**
A) It is ok to use phrases like “I think" or “I believe” in a thesis statement.
**Response:** False

**Question 3**
A) Which of the following statements is NOT true about a CLOSED thesis statement?
**Response:** It leaves your true meaning open to the reader’s interpretation.

**Question 4**
A) An open thesis statement gives writers the freedom to choose reasons to support the thesis as they write their essay, but if an open thesis is too broad or vague, it can be confusing for the reader.
**Response:** True

**Question 5**
A) When you use a rhetorical question to elaborate the meaning of your topic sentence, you must…
**Response:** Follow up with an explanation that elaborates your meaning.

**Question 6**
A) Before using direct quotes from a source, take the time to establish the credibility of the author of that source.
**Response:** True

**Question 7**
A) After using a quote or a piece of evidence from a source, you should…
**Response:** Both B and C (Take time to slow down and explain your ideas; Think about what questions your readers may have after reading your evidence.)

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