Explanatory essay

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What is a thesis statement?

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A thesis statement is a statement that addresses the main point or topic of your paper and lists the supporting claims.

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Where is the thesis statement located in the introduction paragraph?

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The thesis statement is the last sentence of the introduction paragraph.

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What are transitions in writing?

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Transitions are words like 'first, next, last, in conclusion' that give order to your paragraph.

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What is a hook in an essay?

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A hook is a statement that grabs the reader's attention.

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What does the concluding paragraph do?

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The concluding paragraph restates the thesis and main points and tells the importance of the topic.

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What is the purpose of an introductory paragraph?

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The introductory paragraph introduces the topic and presents the thesis statement.

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What is the body paragraph?

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The body paragraph contains the main ideas and supporting details of the essay.

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What is elaboration in writing?

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Elaboration is the process of providing additional details and explanations to support your claims.

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What is the importance of a strong thesis statement?

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A strong thesis statement provides a clear direction for the essay and helps guide the reader.

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What are supporting claims?

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Supporting claims are statements that provide evidence or reasons to back up the thesis statement.