Essay Writing Flashcard

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Purpose of pre-writing ideas before composing a thesis statement?

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To organize thoughts and determine purpose.

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Ready to write after determining purpose?

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Your thesis statement

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Purpose of writing an essay?

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To convince others to believe, think, or do as you.

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Writing perspective to consider:

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The audience's perspective.

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Do you need to state who needs convincing when writing?

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No, you don't have to.

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Purpose of the first paragraph in a five-paragraph essay?

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Introduce the topic and present the thesis.

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Second and third paragraphs of a five-paragraph essay contain:

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The main arguments

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Included in the 4th paragraph of a 5-paragraph essay:

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Supporting details and a counter-argument.

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Function of the 5th paragraph in a 5-paragraph essay?

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To conclude the essay and paraphrase the thesis.

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Not recommended to start paragraphs:

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The purpose of this essay is to...