State Standards C52

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What are the three components needed for a thesis statement?

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Topic, Opinion, Reasons (2)

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What is the purpose of evidence in an essay?

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To support the argument with facts, details, and quotations from credible sources.

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How does evidence strengthen a thesis statement?

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By providing supporting details that reinforce the main argument.

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What are parallel plots in literature?

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When two distinct storylines happen simultaneously.

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What is the central idea of a text?

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The main idea the author is trying to portray.

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What is a claim in an argumentative essay?

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A statement that asserts a viewpoint or argument.

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What is a counterclaim?

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An argument that opposes the main claim.

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What is the difference between bias and evidence?

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Bias is a subjective viewpoint, while evidence is objective information that supports an argument.

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Why is it important to use credible sources in an essay?

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Credible sources provide reliable evidence that strengthens the argument.

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

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To introduce the main idea of the paragraph.