Effective Writing and Grammar Concepts

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What is a claim in an argumentative essay?

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A claim is the guiding statement that will be defended and supported with textual evidence.

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What point of view uses the subject pronoun 'you'?

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Second person.

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Which of the following is NOT an effective way to hook an audience?

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A personal greeting using pronouns 'I' or 'me'.

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What type of conflict occurs when a character struggles with their own beliefs, desires, or emotions?

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Character vs. self.

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What should NOT occur when quoting four or more lines from a character's speech in an essay?

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Underline the lines.

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What is the purpose of a thesis statement in an essay?

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To present the main argument or claim that will be supported throughout the essay.

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What is the difference between a primary source and a secondary source?

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A primary source is an original document or firsthand account, while a secondary source interprets or analyzes primary sources.

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What is the significance of using transitions in writing?

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Transitions help to guide the reader through the text and clarify the relationships between ideas.

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What is the role of a topic sentence in a paragraph?

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A topic sentence introduces the main idea of the paragraph.

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What is the definition of plagiarism?

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Plagiarism is the act of using someone else's work or ideas without proper attribution.