Essay Structure Review

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What is the structure for a quote?

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Signal Phrase, "Quote" (Citation).

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Which of the following is a good way to start an essay?

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C. With a catchy question or interesting fact.

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What is a good paraphrase for 'I do not like Mondays'?

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I dislike Mondays.

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Do you put quotations around textual evidence?

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True.

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Do you put the page number in parentheses?

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True.

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What is a signal phrase?

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A phrase that introduces a quote or paraphrase, indicating the source.

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What is the purpose of an introduction in an essay?

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To introduce the topic and engage the reader.

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What is a thesis statement?

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A sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay.

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What is the purpose of a conclusion in an essay?

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To summarize the main points and provide closure.

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What is textual evidence?

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Quotations or paraphrases from a text that support an argument.