Universal Thesis Statements Quiz

What are the five parts of every thesis statement?

• Topic, Claim, Direction, Qualifier, Universal Idea

• Topic, Evidence, Direction, Qualifier, Universal Idea

• Topic, Claim, Reasoning, Qualifier, Universal Idea

• Topic, Claim, Direction, Reasoning, Universal Idea

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Which of the following is NOT allowed as a claim verb in a thesis statement?

• Illustrates

• Demonstrates

• Shows

• Proves

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What should the qualifier in an analysis thesis statement indicate?

• The subject of the universal idea

• The direct object of the verb

• The purpose of the analysis

• The evidence supporting the claim

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What are some examples of rhetorical-stylistic devices that can be used to answer analysis questions?

• Detail, Imagery, Metaphors

• Symbols, Syntactical elements, Archetypes

• Flashback, Foreshadowing, Narrative Structure

• All of the above

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Which of the following is NOT a main universal connection?

• History

• Psychological Reasoning

• Science

• Religion

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What is the purpose of identifying universal ideas in a text?

• To understand the larger meaning of the text

• To analyze the rhetorical-stylistic devices used

• To determine the author's purpose

• To identify the theme and tone

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What does the author mean by 'Shift Happens'?

• There are shifts in the narrative structure of a text

• Contrasts and shifts occur in every text

• Shifts in societal norms are explored in literature

• Shifts in character development are important in storytelling

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Which of the following is NOT an abstract noun representing a universal idea?

• Greed

• Friendship

• Happiness

• Character

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What is the purpose of the qualifier in an analysis thesis statement?

• To provide evidence supporting the claim

• To give the claim some flexibility

• To introduce the topic of the essay

• To summarize the main points of the essay

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Which of the following is an example of a 5-part thesis statement?

• In The Scarlet Letter, guilt and redemption are contrasted through distorted imagery and religious symbols.

• Jennifer Price uses lavish imagery, condescending diction, and extended metaphor to reveal the false hope embedded in society.

• The final fight between Assef and Amir in The Kite Runner demonstrates Amir's road to redemption.

• The author of The Kite Runner utilizes irony and short syntax to delineate Amir's guilt for his sin of inaction.

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