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essay basics
Term | Definition |
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what does genre mean? | the form of writing |
what is a thesis statement? | a sentence that states topic and purpose of paper |
good thesis statement example | Working out every other day is good for your body because it helps shed weight, keep body toned, and keep you energized. |
bad thesis statement example | Ice cream is bad for you |
what does stance mean ? | The attitude that the writer has towards the topic |
what does tone mean? | The way the text can make the reader feel |
what does paraphasing mean? | when you rewrite a text in your writing without quoting the source |
what does writer purpose mean? | he reason the author writes the text. |
signal phrase | short phrases that introduce a quote, paraphrase, or summary |
transition words | Transition words are used to link together different ideas in your text |