Question 1

Question

A) Which of the following best explains the meaning of thesis statement? (1 point)
a piece of nonfiction writing that provides information
a statement that gives the writer’s opinion on a subject
a concise summary of the central idea of a text
a recap of information that appears at the end of a text
Question 2
A)
Use the statements to answer the question.
Statement 1: For many new immigrants, arriving at Ellis Island was a hopeful but
anxious experience.
Statement 2: Ellis Island is a place rich with history that everyone should visit at least
once.
Why is the first statement a better example of a thesis statement than the second statement?
(1 point)
The first statement includes a transition.
The first statement avoids opinions.
The first statement summarizes a central idea.
The first statement uses description to draw readers in
Question 3
A Short History of the High Rise
Some people may look up at high rises and simply
see looming structures of brick and concrete and
glass. But a closer investigation of where, why, and
how these buildings were constructed, and who
lives in them, reveals so much more. For centuries
societies have used the high rise either to house
the poor or to protect the rich, and sometimes to
reduce the gaps between the two. Through the lens
of the high rise, we can see how communities and
governments around the world view and deal with
inequality and human rights.
Diet for a Changing Climate
When you think about combating climate change,
you probably think mostly about saving energy and
relying less on cars. These are great steps. But
experts say that an even more effective way to
reduce your carbon footprint—the amount of
greenhouse gases you contribute to the
atmosphere through your activities—is to focus on
food. The locavore movement, for example,
supports eating foods that are locally produced,
often within 100 miles (160 km) of your home.
A)
Use the introductory sections of essays to
answer the question.
Which statements are correct about both
introductory sections? Select the two correct
answers.
(1 point)
Both survey past trends leading up to
the present moment.
Both seek to convince readers of the
importance of housing the population.
Both assume the reader has already
been persuaded of the importance of
tackling climate change.
Both ask the reader to consider their
immediate surroundings in the context
of societal issues.
Both address assumptions that may be
vague or incorrect.
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Answer 1

Question 1 A) Which of the following best explains the meaning of a thesis statement? (1 point)

• Answer: a concise summary of the central idea of a text

Question 2 A) Why is the first statement a better example of a thesis statement than the second statement? (1 point)

• Answer: The first statement summarizes a central idea.

Question 3 A) Which statements are correct about both introductory sections? Select the two correct answers. (1 point)

• Answers:
  1. Both address assumptions that may be vague or incorrect.
  2. Both ask the reader to consider their immediate surroundings in the context of societal issues.

Answer 2

Question 4
 believe  topic  detail  expect
In explanatory writing, an introduction introduces a by telling the reader what the text
is about and what to .
A) Drag and drop the words into the correct locations. (1 point)

Question 5
A) Which of the following names a technique a writer may use in an introduction to engage a
reader in an explanatory text? (1 point)
a topic sentence
a concluding statement
a diagram
a thought-provoking question
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Answer 3

Question 4 In explanatory writing, an introduction introduces a topic by telling the reader what the text is about and what to expect.

Question 5 A) Which of the following names a technique a writer may use in an introduction to engage a reader in an explanatory text? (1 point)

• Answer: a thought-provoking question