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these poems about politics and war helped people remember their myths and history

"about politics and war" is an adjective phrase

Cuneiform, an early writing system, was developed by the sumerians.

"by the sumerians" is an adverb phrase

Is this a clause o phrase: "I went to the dentist and she told me my teeth looked great.

"to the dentist" is a phrase

The tale begins when a shipwrecked sailor comes home.

"when a shipwrecked sailor comes home' is an adverb clause

The man who may have discovered this papyrus was a russian

"who may have discovered this papyrus" is an adjective clause

Which of the following would you NOT include in a body paragraph for an informative essay? A.)a clear thesis statement B.)a topic sentence that states the main idea C.)supporting details D.) analysis and explanations E.)a concluding sentence

A.)a clear thesis statement

which of the following should not be included in your informative essay? A.)an introduction that features a clear thesis statement B.)clear dialogue and plot development C.)body paragraphs that contain a thorough analysis as well as relevant evidence in support of your thesis D.)cited research from at least three credible print and digital sources

B.)clear dialogue

When writing an intro for an informative/explanatory essay, ask yourself the following questions Except for: A.)what is my purpose for writing B.)what impression do i want to leave my readers with C.)who is my audience D.)what is my main idea E.)what type of opening will best help me accomplish my purpose and reach my audience

B.)what impression do I want to leave with my readers

Wen drafting, ask yourself the following questions except for? A.)what can I do to clarify the central idea in my thesis statement B.)what supporting details prove the central idea in my thesis statement C.)How can I address counter claims and use rhetorical appeals D.)How well have I communicated each text's portrayal of dreams and their impact on characters

C.)How can I address counter claims and use rhetorical appeals

Which of the following is something that academic researchers do not do? A.)keep note cards to record research info B.)paraphrase from sources C.)collect direct quotes from sources to support their own ideas D.)plagiarize E.)record bibliographical source information

D.) plagiarize

Which of the following is NOT a type of prewriting? A.)free writing B.)mind mapping C.)list making D.)rough drafting

D.)rough drafting

Which of the following is not something a thesis statement does? A.)present the essays topic B.)presents a position or unique viewpoint on a topic C.)is a statement of fact D.)makes a clear statement about the central idea of the essay E.) reflects the writers understanding of the subject based on the sources the writer has researched

E.)reflects the writers understanding of the subject based on the sources the writer has researched

When writing a clonclusion for an informative/explanatory essay, ask yourself the following questions except: A.) how can I summarize and restate my main idea B.)what are the implications of my main idea C.)have I achieved my purpose D.)have I reached my audience with language they understand E.)what is my purpose for writing

E.)what is my purpose for writing

Which of the following is NOT a feature of informative/explanatory writing A.) a clear and logical organizational structure B.) An introduction with a clear thesis statement C.)A formal and objective tone D.)Citations of sources E.)supporting details including facts, defintions, quotations, and examples drawn from reliable sources F.)Counter claims to tear down the other sides argument

F.) Counter claims to tear down the other sides argument

which of the following is not something a thesis statement does? A.) present the essays topic B.)presents a position or unique viewpoint on a topic C.)is a statement of a fact D.)makes a clear statement about the central idea of the essay E.)previews what will appear in the body of the essay F.)reflects the writers understanding of the subject based on the sources of the writer has researched

F.)reflects the writers understanding of the subject based on the sources of the writer has researched

letters, photographs, diaries, official documents, autobiographies, auto recordings, works of art, literature, and artifacts are what?

Primary source

encyclopedia articles, textbooks, commentaries, histories, documentary, films, news analyses are what?

Secondary source

is this a phrase or a clause: "karina ate the yogurt"

clause


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