8 Explanation - style lesson

What is the primary purpose of elaboration in a paragraph or essay?

• To simply restate the topic sentence in different words.

• To explain your arguments and prove your topic sentence is correct.

• To introduce new, unrelated ideas to broaden the scope.

• To summarize the entire essay in a single paragraph.

When writing, what should you avoid doing regarding your reader's understanding of keywords or concepts?

• Assuming the reader already understands everything.

• Providing examples to clarify complex terms.

• Defining technical jargon.

• Explaining the significance of a concept.

What is a crucial step to take when including a quote or evidence in your writing, beyond just presenting the quote itself?

• Immediately moving on to the next point.

• Explaining where the quote came from and establishing the author's credibility.

• Rephrasing the quote in your own words without further analysis.

• Using multiple quotes from different sources without explanation.