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Preparing to Write Answers

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Which qualities are most important for a thesis statement to have?

A
It should be specific, clear, and focused.
B
It should be interesting and analytical.
C
It should be broad and agreeable.
D
It should be unique, concise, and interesting.
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Which explanations did you include? Check all that apply?

A
conservation of water
B
more rain
C
more runoff
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Elena is preparing to write a book report on A Wrinkle in Time, which was assigned by her teacher. Given this situation, which question does she most need to consider?

A
Why does the audience want a thesis statement?
B
What does she want the audience to know?
C
Why should the audience read her paper?
D
What grade is the audience in?
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Which best describes the purpose of brainstorming?

A
to come up with ideas related to the topic
B
to revise the paper’s thesis statement
C
to find new topics
D
to prepare a draft
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A thesis statement is a sentence that most likely

A
argues the paper’s topic.
B
concludes the paper’s topic.
C
explains the paper’s topic.
D
analyzes the paper’s topic.
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What are the components of the prewriting process? Check all that apply.defining the paper’s purposedeveloping the narrativepreparing the paper’s argumentsconsidering the audiencewriting a thesis statementbrainstorming ideas

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defining the paper’s purpose
B
developing the narrative
C
preparing the paper’s arguments
D
considering the audience
E
writing a thesis statement
F
brainstorming ideas
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What are the perspectives examined in cubing? Check all that apply.analysissummaryargumentdescriptioncomparisonexaminationassociationapplication

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analysis
B
summary
C
argument
D
description
E
comparison
F
examination
G
association
H
application
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Read the example thesis statement below.People take vacations in order to escape routine, ease stress, and improve health.

A
It tells the reader what to think.
B
It requires readers to reach this conclusion.
C
It clearly maps out the paper’s topic.
D
It presents the topic from different viewpoints.
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Why is it important to look at the verbs used to explain a writing assignment?

A
The verbs help the writing process.
B
The verbs identify the paper’s purpose.
C
The verbs must be used in the thesis.
D
The verbs are the entire writing prompt.
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Cooper is preparing to write a history report on the Columbia Exchange. He has decided to create an outline as a brainstorming technique.

A
give him ideas about alternate topics for the report.
B
highlight errors in his thesis statement.
C
examine the credibility of his resources.
D
determine how the information should be ordered.
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An audience is best described as

A
intended readers.
B
interested readers.
C
knowledgeable readers.
D
purposeful readers.
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Samir is preparing to write an article for his school newspaper. Given this situation, which question does he most need to consider?

A
What is the age of the audience?
B
What words do the audience like?
C
What does the audience want to know?
D
Where will the audience read the article?
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In regards to their audience, it is most important for writers to

A
help their audience.
B
know their audience’s opinion.
C
support their audience.
D
be aware of their audience.
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Read the sample writing prompt below.Hockey great Wayne Gretzky said, "You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.”Write about a time you attempted to accomplish a goal. Explain why it was important to attempt to reach that goal.

A
to write about how quotes can be inspiring
B
to write about Gretzky never missing a shot
C
to write about achieving something
D
to write about the importance of trying
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Which thesis statement is an example of a three-point statement?

A
Going to college can be expensive because of the high cost of books and tuition.
B
People take vacations in order to escape routine, ease stress, and improve health.
C
Citizens who want to improve their communities should become involved in politics.
D
Running is a beneficial activity that improves mental and physical health.
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Which are brainstorming techniques? Check all that apply.cubingdescribinghighlightingmappingoutlining

A
cubing
B
describing
C
highlighting
D
mapping
E
outlining
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What is the first step in the writing process?

A
drafting
B
refining
C
prewriting
D
researching
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Which best describes why Katya would choose to use mapping to brainstorm her science report?

A
She wants to randomize her ideas.
B
She wants to proofread her ideas.
C
She wants to visualize how ideas relate.
D
She wants to cite her ideas.
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Which best describes a three-point thesis?

A
It has three supporting details in the order they will be discussed.
B
It consists of three sentences that form an introductory paragraph.
C
It includes three claims the author will dispute in the paper.
D
It helps narrow a paper topic from three specific ideas to one.
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Pavel wrote a book for adults about recycling. He is now going to write a version for kids aged 7–10.

A
He should reduce the length of the book.
B
He should use a more serious tone.
C
He should eliminate his thesis statement.
D
He should change only the facts.

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