English Skills with Readings 7th Edition by John Langan

Exercise 6

In which essay does the thesis statement appear in the last sentence of the introductory paragraph
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2. In the essay on Lord of the Flies, which sentence of the introductory paragraph contains the plan of development _________
3. Which method of introduction is used in "Giving Up a Baby"
a. General to narrow c. Incident or story
b. Stating importance of topic d. Questions
4. Complete the following brief outline of "Giving Up a Baby": I gave up my baby for three reasons:
a. _________________________________________________________
b. _________________________________________________________
c. _________________________________________________________
5. Which two essays use a transitional sentence between the first and second supporting paragraphs
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6. Complete the following statement: Emphatic order is shown in the last supporting paragraph of "Giving Up a Baby" with the words __________________ ; in the last supporting paragraph of "Sports-Crazy America" with the words ; _____________ and in the last supporting paragraph of "An Interpretation of Lord of the Flies" with the words _____________.
7. Which essay uses time order as well as emphatic order to organize its three supporting paragraphs _________________________________________________________
8. List four major transitions used in the supporting paragraphs of "An Interpretation of Lord of the Flies."
a. _________________________ c. _________________________
b. _________________________ d. _________________________
9. Which two essays include a sentence in the concluding paragraph that summarizes the three supporting points
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10. Which essay includes two final thoughts in its concluding paragraph
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