a short statement, usually one sentence, that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay, research paper, etc., and is developed, supported, and explained in the text by means of examples and evidence.
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
claim
thesis statement
hook
outline
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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a short statement, usually one sentence, that summarizes the main point or claim An assertion, usually supported by evidence
claim
thesis statement
hook
outline
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
it is a collection of paragraphs that presents facts, opinions, and ideas on a topic
claim
thesis statement
hook
essay
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The first sentence or question in an essay that is designed to grab the reader's attention
claim
thesis statement
hook
outline
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
an organized tool that helps to organize and clarify your thoughts
claim
thesis statement
hook
outline
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A sentence that expresses the main idea of the paragraph in which it occurs.
claim
topic sentence
hook
outline
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The first version of your essay
first draft
introduction paragraph
Body Paragraph
Concluding Paragraph
background information
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