What are characteristics of a strong concluding statement? Select the two correct answers.(1 point) Responses restates the thesis statement verbatim restates the thesis statement verbatim includes a personal opinion or anecdote the writer experienced includes a personal opinion or anecdote the writer experienced brings up a new but related topic to what has been discussed brings up a new but related topic to what has been discussed shares a relevant quotation or statistic about the topic shares a relevant quotation or statistic about the topic refers back to key words, metaphors, questions, or ideas from the introduction refers back to key words, metaphors, questions, or ideas from the introduction Skip to navigation page 9 of 9

Answer 1

The two correct answers for characteristics of a strong concluding statement are:

1. Shares a relevant quotation or statistic about the topic
2. Refers back to key words, metaphors, questions, or ideas from the introduction

These elements help to reinforce the main points of the piece and provide a sense of closure.