Which of the following does NOT describe a thesis statement?

Is a hook that brings the reader into the narrative.

Which choice best defines, "Salutation" when talking about a letter?

The greeting in the letter, "Dear editor,"

What should a strong thesis include?

subject and an opinion that can be supported with evidence

uses facts but are highly opinionated and usually one-sided

Uses factual info and does not include the writer's opinion

When responding to an editor you should do all of the following EXCEPT:

tell the editor how wrong they are without reasoning

Why does understanding your audience matter when writing persuasively?

So you can shape the content around things/topics they like

The Rhetorical device (or appeal), Ethos attempts to persuade the audience by...

appeals to the ethical side & uses trustworthy/credible tone

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1
Which of the following does NOT describe a thesis statement?
Is a hook that brings the reader into the narrative.
Takes a stand rather than announces a subject.
Is the main idea, not the title.
Is an assertion, not a statement of fact
2
Which choice best defines, "Salutation" when talking about a letter?
The addresses in the letter
The last thing you want the reader to remember
The closing in the letter, "Sincerely, John Smith"
The greeting in the letter, "Dear editor,"
3
An Expository Text should have all the following except:
Supporting details
Dialogue
Topic Sentence
4
What should a strong thesis include?
A strong question that leads the reader into their essay.
subject and an opinion that can be supported with evidence
A lot of big words to make the writer sound smart
A hook for the story, that will grab the reader's attention
5
An editorial...
Is a nonfiction piece of writing.
uses facts but are highly opinionated and usually one-sided
Only uses facts about a story and no opinions of the writer
uses statistics about a weather storm or natural disaster
6
A News Article...
Only shows one side of a story or event.
Uses factual info and does not include the writer's opinion
Uses opinions to persuade readers to agree with the author
Is a fictional story with sensory details.
7
When responding to an editor you should do all of the following EXCEPT:
State the editor's position/stance on the issue.
tell the editor how wrong they are without reasoning
write a response, agreeing or disagreeing with the editor.
8
Which of the following IS NOT a way for writers to strengthen an argument?
Quoting an unreliable source
Quotations from authorities
Cause and effect
Analogies
9
Why does understanding your audience matter when writing persuasively?
To make the reader bored & they won't finish reading it.
Because the audience will respond to you if they don't agree
So you can shape the content around things/topics they like
So you can talk about things they don't like
10
The Rhetorical device (or appeal), Ethos attempts to persuade the audience by...
uses opinions and facts to persuade
appeals to the ethical side & uses trustworthy/credible tone
appealing to the emotions of the reader
appealing to the logical side of the reader by using facts
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A Personal Narrative should have all of the following EXCEPT:
Thesis
Sensory Details
Hook
Reflective conclusion

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