A thesis statement is a concise summary of the central idea of a text.
What is a thesis statement?(1 point)
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a concise summary of the central idea of a text
a concise summary of the central idea of a text
a detailed summary of the key points of a text
a detailed summary of the key points of a text
a paragraph that introduces a paper topic
a paragraph that introduces a paper topic
a sentence that provides information about a topic
a sentence that provides information about a topic
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What is an explanatory text?(1 point)
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writing that provides information, ideas, and facts
writing that provides information, ideas, and facts
writing that helps clarify the meaning of an unfamiliar word
writing that helps clarify the meaning of an unfamiliar word
the statement that explains the central idea, claim, or focus of a text
the statement that explains the central idea, claim, or focus of a text
the facts and information that supports an idea or analysis
the facts and information that supports an idea or analysis
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writing that provides information, ideas, and facts
writing that provides information, ideas, and facts
writing that helps clarify the meaning of an unfamiliar word
writing that helps clarify the meaning of an unfamiliar word
the statement that explains the central idea, claim, or focus of a text
the statement that explains the central idea, claim, or focus of a text
the facts and information that supports an idea or analysis
the facts and information that supports an idea or analysis
An explanatory text is writing that provides information, ideas, and facts.
Why is it useful to compare the introductions of two explanatory texts? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)
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It will tell you which author is more knowledgeable about their topic.
It will tell you which author is more knowledgeable about their topic.
It can show you which text is more persuasive.
It can show you which text is more persuasive.
It can help you learn different techniques for your own writing.
It can help you learn different techniques for your own writing.
It can help you determine which one will be more enjoyable to read.
It can help you determine which one will be more enjoyable to read.
It will tell you how long each text is.
It will tell you how long each text is.
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It will tell you which author is more knowledgeable about their topic.
It will tell you which author is more knowledgeable about their topic.
It can show you which text is more persuasive.
It can show you which text is more persuasive.
It can help you learn different techniques for your own writing.
It can help you learn different techniques for your own writing.
It can help you determine which one will be more enjoyable to read.
It can help you determine which one will be more enjoyable to read.
It will tell you how long each text is.
It will tell you how long each text is.
The two correct answers are:
- It can help you learn different techniques for your own writing.
- It can help you determine which one will be more enjoyable to read.
What topic does this introductory paragraph introduce?
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the story of Emile and his family
the story of Emile and his family
the history of the Ebola virus
the history of the Ebola virus
the theory of how viruses spread
the theory of how viruses spread
the 2014 Ebola outbreak
the 2014 Ebola outbreak
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the story of Emile and his family
the story of Emile and his family
the history of the Ebola virus
the history of the Ebola virus
the theory of how viruses spread
the theory of how viruses spread
the 2014 Ebola outbreak
the 2014 Ebola outbreak
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Epidemiology’s Fight Against Ebola
by Carol Hand
Emile was a two-year-old boy living in Meliandou, a village in the West African nation of Guinea. In December 2013, Emile may have been bitten by a fruit bat, a common animal in West Africa. On December 26, he became ill. He died two days later. By January 14, his three-year-old sister, his mother, and his grandmother had also died. No one yet realized it, but researchers now believe Emile was patient zero—the first person to contract and begin spreading the Ebola virus during this outbreak. There have been more than two dozen Ebola outbreaks since the virus’s discovery in 1976. The 2014 outbreak quickly became by far the most devastating.

Excerpt from Epidemiology: The Fight Against Ebola & Other Diseases by Carol Hand published by ABDO Publishing © 2015 ABDO Consulting Group, Inc.
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Feature

Epidemiology’s Fight Against Ebola
by Carol Hand
Emile was a two-year-old boy living in Meliandou, a village in the West African nation of Guinea. In December 2013, Emile may have been bitten by a fruit bat, a common animal in West Africa. On December 26, he became ill. He died two days later. By January 14, his three-year-old sister, his mother, and his grandmother had also died. No one yet realized it, but researchers now believe Emile was patient zero—the first person to contract and begin spreading the Ebola virus during this outbreak. There have been more than two dozen Ebola outbreaks since the virus’s discovery in 1976. The 2014 outbreak quickly became by far the most devastating.

Excerpt from Epidemiology: The Fight Against Ebola & Other Diseases by Carol Hand published by ABDO Publishing © 2015 ABDO Consulting Group, Inc.
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What topic does this introductory paragraph introduce?
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The introductory paragraph introduces the 2014 Ebola outbreak.
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Epidemiology’s Fight Against Ebola
by Carol Hand
Emile was a two-year-old boy living in Meliandou, a village in the West African nation of Guinea. In December 2013, Emile may have been bitten by a fruit bat, a common animal in West Africa. On December 26, he became ill. He died two days later. By January 14, his three-year-old sister, his mother, and his grandmother had also died. No one yet realized it, but researchers now believe Emile was patient zero—the first person to contract and begin spreading the Ebola virus during this outbreak. There have been more than two dozen Ebola outbreaks since the virus’s discovery in 1976. The 2014 outbreak quickly became by far the most devastating.
Excerpt from Epidemiology: The Fight Against Ebola & Other Diseases by Carol Hand published by ABDO Publishing © 2015 ABDO Consulting Group, Inc.
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What technique does the writer use to engage readers in this intr…
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Epidemiology’s Fight Against Ebola
by Carol Hand
Emile was a two-year-old boy living in Meliandou, a village in the West African nation of Guinea. In December 2013, Emile may have been bitten by a fruit bat, a common animal in West Africa. On December 26, he became ill. He died two days later. By January 14, his three-year-old sister, his mother, and his grandmother had also died. No one yet realized it, but researchers now believe Emile was patient zero—the first person to contract and begin spreading the Ebola virus during this outbreak. There have been more than two dozen Ebola outbreaks since the virus’s discovery in 1976. The 2014 outbreak quickly became by far the most devastating.
Excerpt from Epidemiology: The Fight Against Ebola & Other Diseases by Carol Hand published by ABDO Publishing © 2015 ABDO Consulting Group, Inc.
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What technique does the writer use to engage readers in this intr…
The writer uses anecdotal storytelling to engage readers in this introduction. By presenting the specific and tragic story of Emile and his family, the writer creates an emotional connection that helps readers understand the personal impact of the Ebola outbreak while also illustrating the broader significance of the event. This technique draws readers in and motivates them to learn more about the topic.
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