Thesis Evidence and Commentary

Thesis Evidence and Commentary

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English

12th Grade

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8 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

To describe the setting of the story

To list all the characters in the story

To promise what will be proven and explored

To provide a summary of the text

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following makes a thesis strong?

It includes many quotes

It is a long paragraph

It is vague and general

It is clear, specific, and defensible

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role do transitional phrases play in an essay?

They introduce new characters

They provide a conclusion

They help signal a shift to supporting details

They summarize the entire essay

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is commentary in an essay?

A list of quotes from the text

The bridge between evidence and argument

A summary of the plot

A description of the author's life

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it important to avoid surface-level analysis in commentary?

It includes too many quotes

It doesn't explore the implications of the evidence

It focuses too much on the author's biography

It makes the essay longer

6.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

5 mins • 2 pts

According to the text, what are the essential characteristics of a strong thesis statement in analytical writing?

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7.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

5 mins • 2 pts

Explain the role of transitional phrases when introducing evidence in an essay. Why are they important?

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