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What is the purpose of an expository writing piece?

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To inform/explain.

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How many paragraphs are typically in an explanatory essay?

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5.

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What is the term for telling what source the evidence is from?

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Citation.

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What does elaboration in an essay mean?

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It tells what your evidence means and why it matters for your claim.

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What is the main point of your paper called?

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Thesis.

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What is an example of a transition in writing?

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Words or phrases that connect ideas, such as 'however', 'furthermore', or 'in addition'.

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What is the role of a topic sentence in a paragraph?

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It introduces the main idea of the paragraph.

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What is the difference between evidence and elaboration?

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Evidence supports your claim with facts, while elaboration explains the significance of that evidence.

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What is a lead-in in an essay?

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A phrase that introduces a quote or evidence.

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What is the significance of a strong thesis statement?

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It provides a clear direction for the essay and informs the reader of the main argument.