What is a thesis statement?(1 point) Responses a paragraph that introduces a paper topic a paragraph that introduces a paper topic a detailed summary of the key points of a text a detailed summary of the key points of a text a concise summary of the central idea of a text a concise summary of the central idea of a text a sentence that provides information about a topic

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A thesis statement is a concise summary of the central idea of a text.

What is an explanatory text?(1 point) Responses the facts and information that supports an idea or analysis the facts and information that supports an idea or analysis writing that helps clarify the meaning of an unfamiliar word writing that helps clarify the meaning of an unfamiliar word writing that provides information, ideas, and facts writing that provides information, ideas, and facts the statement that explains the central idea, claim, or focus of a text

An explanatory text is writing that provides information, ideas, and facts.

Question Why is it useful to compare the introductions of two explanatory texts? Select the two correct answers.(1 point) Responses 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 will tell you how long each text is. It will tell you how long each text is. 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 help you determine which one will be more enjoyable to read.

The two correct answers are:

  1. It can help you learn different techniques for your own writing.
  2. It can help you determine which one will be more enjoyable to read.
Use the passage to answer the question. What topic does this introductory paragraph introduce? (1 point) Responses 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 story of Emile and his family the story of Emile and his family the 2014 Ebola outbreak

The topic introduced by the introductory paragraph is the history of the Ebola virus.