What is the essay’s thesis? Is it explicit or implied? How could the thesis be stated more effectively? Does it have a Rogerian thesis, which states the opposing view first and then the author’s argument and position?



Is the Rogerian theory used in the essay? Does the essay mention the opposing viewpoint along with an unbiased restatement of that view and enough detail to show the reader both sides of the issue? If not, what does the author need to add for support?





What purpose does the essay serve—to inform, to evaluate, to persuade readers to accept a viewpoint, to eliminate misconceptions, or to call them to action?


What are the main points supporting the thesis? List the points. Is each supporting point developed sufficiently in the body paragraphs? If not, where is more support needed? Which points, subject, or paragraphs need more support?




Does the essay have Logos? Is it a sound, reasonable, logical argument, which is supported by facts, statistics etc.? If not, what does the author need to add?


Does the essay use Pathos? Do they use it well and is it effective? Or over-the-top? Is it appropriate for the audience? If not, what do they need to do?


Does the essay show Ethos? Is the author reliable and credible? If not, tell the author what they need to add into their essay or take out, which help make them more credible.


Does each paragraph have a topic sentence that tells the reader what point will be talked about next. If not, point out where they were weak and offer a suggestion.

Where would signal devices (also, likewise, in contrast) make it easier to see similarities and differences between the subjects being discussed?

Are there transitions within the topic sentences? Are they redundant or confusing? If so, where and how should they fix them?

What is the tone? Does the essay come off as condescending, sexist, or racist? If so, which sentences and words convey this tone? Offer suggestions on how to adjust the tone of the essay.



Could the Introduction or Conclusion paragraphs be strengthened? If so, what is your suggestion? Is there an anecdote, fact, or statistic in the paper that could be moved to the conclusion?

Did you notice glaring misspellings, misplaced modifiers, fragments, run-ons, or punctuation mistakes? If so, circle them on their essay.

What are some of the strengths of this essay? What did this author do well?

Answer:

What is a thesis? • The thesis is a statement (usually a single sentence) that expresses the central idea or main argument of the

essay and reflects the writer’s purpose for writing it.

• It typically appears at the end of the introduction as the last sentence (though it may appear elsewhere).

• The thesis may be implied or explicitly stated, but it should always be evident to the reader.

• The thesis may differ in form depending on the type of writing (argumentative, persuasive, informative,

narrative, etc.).

• The thesis should be restated in a new and interesting way in the conclusion.

Explicit vs. Implied • An explicit thesis directly states the writer’s main idea/position and provides a clear direction for the essay.

 Example: The most significant problems facing Africa are poverty, political corruption, and poor

healthcare.

• An implied thesis is not directly stated, but rather suggested through the writer’s ideas and supporting

points. Nonetheless, it should still provide an obvious focus for the reader.

 Example: There are several serious problems facing Africa today that require attention.

Parts of a thesis (claim + road map): • Claim or main idea: This part states the main idea of the essay.

 Example: Being a vegetarian is better than eating meat . . .

• Road map: This part lists the major supporting reason(s) discussed in the body of the essay. Note

that not all instructors require this part; always consult your professor’s instructions.

 Example: . . . because it is healthier, less expensive, and doesn’t harm animals.

• Claim + Road Map = Entire Thesis Statement

 Example: Being a vegetarian is better than eating meat because it is healthier, less expensive,

and doesn’t harm animals.

Things to Avoid • Don’t announce your thesis: In this essay, I am going to tell you about vegetarianism and why everyone

should adopt this lifestyle.

 Note: Some instructors may, however, encourage this type of first-person statement; always refer

to your professor’s instructions.

• Don’t confuse your readers: The thesis should be clear and focus on ONE main idea.

• Don’t write the thesis as a fact: This doesn’t allow the writer to develop their ideas or prove anything

because the statement is already factual and does not require additional explanation.

• Don’t write the thesis as a question: This allows readers, rather than the writer, to determine the meaning

of the essay. For example, Don’t you think eating meat is inhumane? may be more effectively restated as

Eating meat is inhumane because . . .

Types of Thesis Statements

The purpose and form of a thesis may depend on the genre of writing.

Argumentative Thesis

• The argumentative thesis takes a clear position on a debatable issue/topic and suggests or states the

supporting reason(s) for that stance, which will be discussed further in the body of the essay.

 Example: A vegetarian diet is better than a diet that includes meat because a vegetarian diet is

healthier, less expensive, and more humane toward animals.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of limiting your interactions in school, work, and personal life to those who are similar to you?

Which set of words from the passage provide the reader with clues that this
narrative is set in the pre-civil war United States?
A) manager, business, sloop
B) farm, government, disputes
C) plantation, slave overseer
D) allowance, clothing, childhood

Chief Joseph was born around 1840 and died in 1904. How is the theme of this speech representative of this period in American history?
A) It expresses his desire to no longer be the chief of his tribe.
B) It reflects the willingness of Chief Joseph to give up his fight.
C) It proves that Chief Joseph can no longer take care of his people.
D) It shows the conditions that Native Americans faced during their struggle for justice.

Which of the following is the best definition for the term personal pronoun?

A. A pronoun that is used for questions
B. A pronoun that refers to specific people or things
C. A pronoun that acts as a noun modifier
D. A pronoun that indicates whether a noun or pronoun is masculine,
feminine, or neutral

Read the excerpt from "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge." Then all at once, with terrible suddenness, the light about him shot upward with the noise of a loud splash; a frightful roaring was in his ears, and all was cold and dark. The power of thought was restored; he knew that the rope had broken and he had fallen into the stream. There was no additional strangulation; the noose about his neck was already suffocating him and kept the water from his lungs. To die of hanging at the bottom of a river!—the idea seemed to him ludicrous. He opened his eyes in the darkness and saw above him a gleam of light, but how distant, how inaccessible! He was still sinking, for the light became fainter and fainter until it was a mere glimmer. Then it began to grow and brighten, and he knew that he was rising toward the surface—knew it with reluctance, for he was now very comfortable. “To be hanged and drowned,” he thought? “that is not so bad; but I do not wish to be shot. No; I will not be shot; that is not fair.” What does the motif of light represent in the excerpt and in the rest of the story? death and dying different versions of reality punishment for one’s mistakes life during wartime

Define the word latrine using context clues and use the word in your own sentence.

Which sentence uses circumspect correctly?

a
The audience had to use their papers as fans since it had gotten so circumspect in the arena.
b
The dog ate so much that she became very circumspect.
c
She drew a large circumspect on the ground, and they all stood around it.
d
She is usually very circumspect as she investigates, and no one knows she is even there.

Arabel’s desk is covered with about a million old papers and magazines.
The figure of speech in the above sentence is

3. How does a writer choose which sentences to combine?


A writer combines all of the sentences with the same word.


A writer combines the first and second sentence of every paragraph.



A writer picks sentences that are related in some way. A writer picks any two short sentences.

Problem
What is the meaning of the phrase "dark age" in paragraph 2?
A
an age of ordinary mathematics under
Greek rule
B
an era of exploring challenging ideas and
concepts
a period of development for ancient Greeks
CO
and Romans
D
a period marked by lack of knowledge and
progress

Read the text.
Before British scientist Alexander Fleming discovered antibiotics in the 1920s, bacterial
infections could be deadly. After antibiotics were developed, though, doctors were able to
treat infections and save lives. Over the years, however, antibiotics were overused. As a
result, antibiotic-resistant bacteria-also known as superbugs-have appeared. According
to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about two million people become
infected with superbugs every year. Canadian scientists may have stumbled on a
surprising tool to combat the overuse of the drugs. By mixing maple syrup extract with
antibiotics, the researchers were able to increase their effectiveness while reducing the
dose amount.
Match the problems with their solutions.
Scientists mixed maple syrup with
medication.
Antibiotics were invented.
Problem
Solution
Infections killed people.
Superbugs emerged.

I’m having ALOT of trouble writing my own thesis statement for my research paper.

Can someone please give me an example of a thesis statement for a research paper?

Does a thesis statement start with a question? I’m confused a little

Which of the following examples demonstrates behavior that is dysfunctional?
Multiple Choice
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Lyla is a lesbian, but she wishes that she liked boys so that she could have a traditional family and her parents wouldn't worry so much about her.
Anabeth is so afraid of snakes that she has difficulty going out and getting into her car to go to work in the morning because she fears that there may
be a snake on the path to her car. She is running out of sick days.
Michael likes to work out. He exercises every day. He has missed out on "get togethers" with friends, potential dates, and family events because of
time with his trainer
Cortney has tattoos all over her body. She has a total of 12 plercings, 6 of which are in her face. Her look has cost her several jobs because
employers have said that customers find her "menacing."
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What does it mean out of reach????

What can the reader most likely infer from lines 18-21?

We strike our plans into stone
and from this we build a summit worth climbing,
a goal worth reaching,
a world worth building.
Answer choices for the above question

A. The group decides together how they want to create meaning in the world.

B. The group sees itself as a force of good in the world.

C. The group has already agreed to a plan, and has “struck it in stone.”

D. The group cannot agree on what the best course of action is to create good.

Which sentence most clearly describes the structure of a story?
A. Science fiction elements fill a story that's mostly about growing
up.
B. Long descriptions of the town make it feel like a character in the
story.
C. The conflict is resolved quickly and unexpectedly with no rising
action.
D. Each character in the story is keeping a dark secret from the
others.

Read the excerpt below. What conclusion can you draw about the narrator?

Presently I heard a slight groan, and I knew it was the groan of mortal terror. It was not a groan of pain or of grief – oh, no! – it was the low stifled sound that arises from the bottom of the soul when overcharged with awe.

I knew the sound well. Many a night, just at midnight, when all the world slept, it has welled up from my own bosom, deepening, with its dreadful echo, the terrors that distracted me. I say I knew it well. I knew what the old man felt, and pitied him, although I chuckled at heart.

Question options:

A:He is a lonely person who longs for human connection.


B:He is a cruel person who enjoys torturing others.


C:The character cherishes the night.


D:He can relate to the old man's terror. He's afraid of his own madness.

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Why did the author most likely write this article?

Which of the following best describes human behavior?
Multiple Choice
O Human behavior is charactenzed by using check boxes for symptoms that fəll into abnormal categories.
o Human behavior has hard lines that delineate between normal and abnormal activities.
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Human behavior varies from Individual to individual and culture to culture, so it is impossible to authoritatively say what is normal versus abnormal.
O Human behavior ranges from normal to abnormal on a continuum.
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Tina is reading aloud from a book about the first moon
landing, and she reads these words:
One of the most important parts of planning the moon
landing was choosing for a calm day for liftoff.
which word has she added to the sentence by mistake?
most
of
for
calm

Do you think that completing such an exercise would be time well spent or time wasted? If well-spent, why? If time wasted, why?
Is there any issue on which you think a comparable amount of time and effort would be worthwhile?
As a critical thinker, do you believe that citizens have an obligation to be informed on topics of current interest? If yes, why, if no, why not?

PLEASE HELP ME ASAP I'M BEING TIMED!!!!! WILL MARK BRAINLIEST!!!! Which line from the text explains the importance of his father's reaction to the narrator?

A new light seemed to dawn upon my mind, and bounding with joy, I communicated my discovery to my father
My father looked carelessly at the title page of my book and said, "Ah! Cornelius Agrippa!
It is even possible that the train of my ideas would never have received the fatal impulse that led to my ruin.
I read and studied the wild fancies of these writers with delight; they appeared to me treasures known to few besides myself.

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Write a metaphor or simile about racism.

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Read the excerpt from Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass.


If any one thing in my experience, more than another, served to deepen my conviction of the infernal character of slavery, and to fill me with unutterable loathing of slaveholders, it was their base ingratitude to my poor old grandmother. She had served my old master faithfully from youth to old age. She had been the source of all his wealth; she had peopled his plantation with slaves; she had become a great-grandmother in his service. She had rocked him in infancy, attended him in childhood, served him through life, and at his death wiped from his icy brow the cold death-sweat, and closed his eyes forever.


Douglass’s purpose in this excerpt is to

A: praise the kindness and faithfulness of his grandmother.

B: mourn the death of a master who had been kind to him.

C: provide an example of the torment enslaved persons endure.

D: argue that enslaved persons should be set free when their master dies.

For each of the following, join the sentences to make ONE appropriate sentence without changing the meaning.
1. The ancestors of Americans came from many countries. Americans’ last names reflect many nationalities.
1. Mary’s parents will not take her to Canada for a holiday. She has to do well in her examination.