Question 1

Question

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

a statement that gives the writer’s opinion on a subject
a statement that gives the writer’s opinion on a subject

a concise summary of the central idea of a text
a concise summary of the central idea of a text

a piece of nonfiction writing that provides information
a piece of nonfiction writing that provides information

a recap of information that appears at the end 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)
Responses

The first statement avoids opinions.
The first statement avoids opinions.

The first statement summarizes a central idea.
The first statement summarizes a central idea.

The first statement uses description to draw readers in.
The first statement uses description to draw readers in.

The first statement includes a transition.
The first statement includes a transition.
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)
Responses

Both seek to convince readers of the importance of housing the population.
Both seek to convince readers of the importance of housing the population.

Both address assumptions that may be vague or incorrect.
Both address assumptions that may be vague or incorrect.

Both assume the reader has already been persuaded of the importance of tackling climate change.
Both assume the reader has already been persuaded of the importance of tackling climate change.

Both survey past trends leading up to the present moment.
Both survey past trends leading up to the present moment.

Both ask the reader to consider their immediate surroundings in the context of societal issues.
Both ask the reader to consider their immediate surroundings in the context of societal issues.
Question 4
A)Drag and drop the words into the correct locations.(1 point)
Put responses in the correct input to answer the question. Select a response, navigate to the desired input and insert the response. Responses can be selected and inserted using the space bar, enter key, left mouse button or touchpad. Responses can also be moved by dragging with a mouse.
In explanatory writing, an introduction introduces a Response area by telling the reader what the text is about and what to Response area.
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)
Responses

a topic sentence
a topic sentence

a diagram
a diagram

a thought-provoking question

Answer 1

Here are the answers to your questions:

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

• Response: 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?

• Response: The first statement summarizes a central idea.

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

• Response:
  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.

Question 4: A) 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?

• Response: a thought-provoking question

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