Which qualities are the most important for information in an explanatory essay? Select the three correct answers.(2 points)

Question

Responses

specific
specific

relevant
relevant

sufficient
sufficient

anecdotal
anecdotal

statistical
statistical

accurate

Use the topic and thesis statement to answer the question.

Topic: The benefits of caring for a pet.
Thesis statement: Taking care of a pet is an enriching experience that can improve a person’s quality of life.
Which information is NOT relevant to include in a paper with the listed topic and thesis?

(1 point)
Responses

Certain kinds of pets can be trained and registered as service animals to assist people with disabilities.
Certain kinds of pets can be trained and registered as service animals to assist people with disabilities.

Some animals have a strong sense of routine, which can help their owners keep track of time.
Some animals have a strong sense of routine, which can help their owners keep track of time.

Caring for a pet can decrease feelings of loneliness.
Caring for a pet can decrease feelings of loneliness.

Pictures and videos of pets doing funny things are popular on social media.

What does it mean to develop a topic?(1 point)
Responses

It means carefully selecting the language and type of information a writer will use.
It means carefully selecting the language and type of information a writer will use.

It means considering multiple perspectives to create an interesting thesis statement.
It means considering multiple perspectives to create an interesting thesis statement.

It means reconsidering a position after a writer learns new information about a topic.
It means reconsidering a position after a writer learns new information about a topic.

It means including surprising information to keep readers engaged.

How are in-text citations formatted in MLA style? Select the three correct answers.(2 points)
Responses

outside the closing period
outside the closing period

in parentheses
in parentheses

at the end of a sentence
at the end of a sentence

inside the closing period
inside the closing period

at the end of a paragraph
at the end of a paragraph

in brackets

How are sources listed in a Works Cited page?(1 point)
Responses

in the order the sources were referenced in the text
in the order the sources were referenced in the text

alphabetically, using either the authors’ last names or the title of the source
alphabetically, using either the authors’ last names or the title of the source

chronologically, using the publication date of each source
chronologically, using the publication date of each source

in the order of importance starting with the most important source

Answer 1

Here are the correct responses for each of your questions:

1. Which qualities are the most important for information in an explanatory essay? (Select the three correct answers)

   • specific
   • relevant
   • accurate

2. Which information is NOT relevant to include in a paper with the listed topic and thesis?

   • Pictures and videos of pets doing funny things are popular on social media.

3. What does it mean to develop a topic?

   • It means carefully selecting the language and type of information a writer will use.

4. How are in-text citations formatted in MLA style? (Select the three correct answers)

   • in parentheses
   • at the end of a sentence
   • inside the closing period

5. How are sources listed in a Works Cited page?

   • alphabetically, using either the authors’ last names or the title of the source

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