Expository Essay Structure Review

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What is the main function of body paragraphs in an essay?

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Each body paragraph is developed to support the thesis.

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Does an introduction paragraph go into a lot of detail about the main idea?

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False

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What is the correct format for in-text citation?

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According to Smith (2019) "...everything should be illegal."

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What contains and lists all of your citations for information used in research?

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Bibliography / Works Cited

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What is a correctly formatted works cited page?

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A page that lists all sources used in the essay, formatted according to a specific citation style.

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What is the purpose of a thesis statement in an essay?

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To present the main argument or claim of the essay.

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What are transition words used for in an essay?

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To connect ideas and help the flow of the essay.

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What is the difference between a primary source and a secondary source?

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A primary source is original material, while a secondary source interprets or analyzes primary sources.

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What is the role of a conclusion in an essay?

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To summarize the main points and restate the thesis in a new way.

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What is a topic sentence?

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A sentence that expresses the main idea of a paragraph.