AEC paragraphs

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What does AEC stand for in writing?

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AEC stands for Assertion, Evidence, Commentary.

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What is the purpose of an assertion in an AEC paragraph?

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An assertion is a statement that presents the main idea or argument of the paragraph.

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What is the role of evidence in an AEC paragraph?

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Evidence supports the assertion by providing facts, quotes, or examples.

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What is commentary in an AEC paragraph?

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Commentary explains how the evidence supports the assertion and provides analysis.

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Which part of an AEC paragraph should be the longest?

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The commentary should be the longest part of the paragraph.

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How should quotations be integrated into a sentence?

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Quotations should be smoothly incorporated into the sentence structure, maintaining grammatical correctness.

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What is a proper way to format a quotation in MLA style?

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In MLA style, quotations should be integrated into the text and followed by a citation.

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What is the correct spacing for MLA formatted writing?

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MLA formatted writing should be double-spaced.

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What font size is recommended for MLA formatting?

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The recommended font size for MLA formatting is 12 point.

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What is an example of a strong assertion?

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A strong assertion is: 'In "The Monkey's Paw" by W.W. Jacobs, Mr. White is clever.'