Author Question: Using long, formal announcements in the conclusion, such as, In the previous paragraphs, I have ... (Read 13 times)

rosent76 · **on:** Jun 19, 2018

Using long, formal announcements in the conclusion, such as, In the previous paragraphs, I
have endeavored to enlighten the reader

a) gives a strong formal ending to the essay.
b) works well in conjunction with the summary style of conclusion.
c) is awkward and unnecessary.
d) gives the writer more credibility.

Question 2

Which of the following is the formal definition of a thesis statement?

a. A thesis statement is a generalization written in precise terms that presents a controlling idea
about a subject.
b. A thesis is the most general statement in an essay that lets the readers know the essay's
subject.
c. A thesis lets the readers know the subject, audience, purpose, and genre of a piece of writing.
d. A thesis is a general statement that comes at the end of the introduction and gives a summary
of what the paper will cover.

matt · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

a. A thesis statement is a generalization written in precise terms that presents a controlling
idea about a subject.