9.C.1.3 Restating Thesis Statements

What is the purpose of restating your thesis statement in a conclusion?

• To confuse the reader with repetition

• To reinforce the main idea and leave a lasting impression on the reader.

• To introduce new ideas not previously mentioned

• To make the conclusion longer and more tedious

Explain in your own words how to restate a thesis statement.

• Restating a thesis statement is unnecessary and should be omitted from the essay

• Restating a thesis statement involves introducing a completely new idea unrelated to the original thesis

• Restating a thesis statement involves rephrasing the original thesis to reflect the main idea of the paper in a new and unique way, often at the conclusion of the essay.

• Restating a thesis statement means copying and pasting the original thesis without any changes

Why is it important to restate your thesis statement in a conclusion?

• It makes the conclusion too long and repetitive

• It confuses the reader by introducing new ideas

• It is unnecessary because the thesis statement is already in the introduction

• It reinforces the main idea and reminds the reader of the argument presented in the essay.

Provide an example of a restated thesis statement.

• Original thesis statement: 'The use of renewable energy sources is crucial for reducing carbon emissions.' Restated thesis statement: 'In conclusion, the adoption of renewable energy sources is essential in the fight against climate change.'

• Original thesis statement: 'Renewable energy sources are important for reducing carbon emissions.' Restated thesis statement: 'To sum up, the use of renewable energy sources is crucial in the fight against climate change.'

• Original thesis statement: 'Renewable energy sources play a vital role in reducing carbon emissions.' Restated thesis statement: 'In closing, the use of renewable energy sources is essential in the battle against climate change.'

• Original thesis statement: 'Using renewable energy sources can help reduce carbon emissions.' Restated thesis statement: 'In summary, the adoption of renewable energy sources is crucial for combating climate change.'

What are some different ways to restate a thesis statement?

• Using the exact same wording as the original thesis statement

• Including irrelevant information that does not relate to the thesis

• Ignoring the main points and focusing on minor details

• Some different ways to restate a thesis statement include using synonyms, rephrasing the original statement, or summarizing the main points in a different way.

How does restating the thesis statement help to reinforce the main idea of an essay?

• Restating the thesis statement is unnecessary and adds unnecessary length to the essay

• Restating the thesis statement helps to reinforce the main idea of an essay by reminding the reader of the central argument and providing a clear summary of the key points.

• Restating the thesis statement confuses the reader by introducing new ideas

• Restating the thesis statement weakens the main idea of the essay by diluting the argument

What should you consider when restating your thesis statement?

• Introduce new ideas not previously mentioned in the essay

• Omit any reference to the main points discussed in the essay

• Summarize the main points of your essay and reinforce the significance of your argument.

• Change the focus of the essay to a different topic

Describe the difference between the original thesis statement and the restated thesis statement.

• The original thesis statement is written in the present tense, while the restated thesis statement is written in the past tense.

• The original thesis statement is longer and more detailed, while the restated thesis statement is shorter and less specific.

• The original thesis statement introduces the main argument, while the restated thesis statement reinforces the main argument in a different way.

• The original thesis statement is written in the first person, while the restated thesis statement is written in the third person.

How can restating the thesis statement help to leave a lasting impression on the reader?

• Restating the thesis statement can help to leave a lasting impression on the reader by confusing the main idea and diminishing its importance.

• Restating the thesis statement can help to leave a lasting impression on the reader by contradicting the main idea and causing confusion.

• Restating the thesis statement can help to leave a lasting impression on the reader by reinforcing the main idea and emphasizing its importance.

• Restating the thesis statement can help to leave a lasting impression on the reader by repeating irrelevant information and boring the reader.

Explain how restating the thesis statement can bring a sense of closure to an essay.

• Restating the thesis statement confuses the reader and leaves the essay open-ended.

• Restating the thesis statement adds unnecessary length to the essay and disrupts the flow.

• Restating the thesis statement limits the potential for further discussion and exploration of the topic.

• Restating the thesis statement summarizes the main points and reinforces the central idea, providing a sense of closure to the essay.