Semester Review

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What are supporting details?

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Supporting details are facts, statistics, examples, and descriptions that help explain or reinforce the main idea of a text.

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What are the three main parts of an article?

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The three main parts of an article are the introduction, body, and discussion.

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What is the function of a connector in a sentence?

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A connector indicates the relationship between ideas, such as reason, result, contrast, or time.

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Where is the idea of an example usually found?

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The idea of an example is usually found before the example.

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Where can the author's argument or claim typically be found in an article?

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The author's argument or claim is typically found in the last paragraph of the introduction.

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What is a main idea?

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A main idea is the central point or concept that the author wants to convey in a text.

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What is the purpose of an introduction in an article?

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The introduction serves to present the topic, provide background information, and state the main argument or thesis.

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What is the role of the body in an article?

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The body of an article contains the supporting details, evidence, and examples that elaborate on the main idea.

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What is a conclusion in an article?

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The conclusion summarizes the main points and reinforces the author's argument or claim.

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What are implications in an article?

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Implications are the potential effects or consequences of the author's argument or findings.