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segrsyd

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Is the main idea of an essay always stated? If not, how does the writer
  convey the idea and how does the reader determine it?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

What is the term for the main idea of an essay? What is the term for the
  sentence or sentences in which the main idea is stated?
 
  What will be an ideal response?



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morrie123456

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Answer to Question 1

The main idea of an essay is not always stated. If it is not, the writer
implies the idea and the reader determines it by making an inference.

Answer to Question 2

The main idea of an essay is called the thesis. The sentence(s) in which
the main idea is stated is called the thesis statement.





 

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