Body Paragraphs with "The Veldt"

Multiple Choice

What is the primary purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?

• To introduce the topic/focus of the paragraph

• To conclude the paragraph

• To provide evidence for the paragraph

• To summarize the entire document

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How many sentences should a topic sentence ideally be?

• One to two sentences

• Three to four sentences

• Five to six sentences

• Seven to eight sentences

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What should a topic sentence inform the readers about?

• What exactly they will be reading about in that paragraph

• The conclusion of the paragraph

• The background of the topic

• The references used in the paragraph

​This should be 1-2 sentences.

​This should be 1-2 sentences.

Multiple Choice

What must you have before including a quote in an essay?

• A summary of the entire text

• Context and background

• A list of characters

• A conclusion

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How many sentences should the explanation of the context and background be?

• One to two sentences

• Two to three sentences

• Three to four sentences

• Four to five sentences

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What is the purpose of explaining what is happening in the story in relation to the quote?

• To summarize the entire story

• To provide a detailed analysis of the text

• To help the reader understand the quote's relevance

• To introduce new characters

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What is the first step in properly embedding and citing evidence in an essay?

• Add an introductory phrase/statement

• Put the text in quotations marks

• Add a citation at the end of the quote

• Summarize the quote

Multiple Choice

According to the document, how should the text be included in the essay?

• Paraphrased in your own words

• Exactly how it appears, in quotations marks

• Summarized briefly

• Written in italics

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What should be included at the end of the quote for proper citation?

• The author's last name and page or line number in parentheses

• The author's first name and page number

• The title of the book and page number

• The publication date and page number

Multiple Choice

What should you do after quoting textual evidence in an analysis?

• Summarize the text

• Argue or prove how the textual evidence supports the thesis statement

• Introduce a new topic

• Provide a personal opinion

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How long should the connection back to the thesis statement be?

• 1-2 sentences

• 2-3 sentences

• 3-5 sentences

• 5-7 sentences

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What is the primary purpose of a closing sentence in a paragraph?

• To introduce a new topic

• To provide evidence for a claim

• To close the body paragraph and conclude the topic

• To ask a question

Multiple Choice

How many sentences should a closing sentence typically be?

• One to two sentences

• Three to four sentences

• Five to six sentences

• Seven to eight sentences

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What should a closing sentence help transition to?

• The introduction paragraph

• The next topic/body paragraph

• The conclusion paragraph

• The thesis statement