Topic 3 Thesis Practice Flashcard

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What is a Mapped Thesis Statement?

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A Mapped Thesis Statement outlines the topics to be discussed in each body paragraph and the order in which they will be discussed.

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True or False: A Mapped Thesis Statement includes the main topic and three subtopics.

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True

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What is the purpose of a Thesis Statement?

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A Thesis Statement tells the reader the intent of the essay and is typically included at the end of the introductory paragraph.

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True or False: The following is a Mapped Thesis Statement: 'Childhood obesity is a condition that is a result of society’s reliance on convenience or fast food.'

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False

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What are the two essential components of a Thesis Statement?

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A Thesis Statement must tell the reader what the topic is and include three subtopics.

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What is the difference between a Standard Thesis Statement and a Mapped Thesis Statement?

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A Standard Thesis Statement presents the main idea without outlining the structure, while a Mapped Thesis Statement outlines the topics and their order.

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What is a Transition Sentence?

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A Transition Sentence connects ideas between paragraphs or sections in an essay.

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What is a Hook in an essay?

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A Hook is an engaging opening statement designed to grab the reader's attention.

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What is a Concluding Statement?

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A Concluding Statement summarizes the main points and provides closure to the essay.

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True or False: A Thesis Statement can be a question.

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False