A thesis statement tells the reader how you will interpret the significance of the subject matter under discussion.

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Are most effective when information is kept to a minimum

For the short story "Araby" How much more would a reader's experience be enhanced by conducting research on it's historical and cultural context? A) Not Much B) Somewhat C) Considerably D) Research is essential

A politician running for reelection creates a poster with the following information on it: Created 12,000 new jobs Eliminated gas tax Vetoed 16 new corporate taxes Built 12 new schools This information represents which propaganda technique? a.

What might happen if you use a thesaurus too much in your writing? A. You will improve your writing B. You could hurt your eyes C. Your writing will sound sophisticated D. Your writing might sound weird

What is the effect of the word bursting on the authors purpose

What is the rhyme scheme in "The Tyger" by William Blake

Source: Lowell, Amy. "The Taxi." Sword Blades and Poppy Seeds. New York: MacMillan Co., 1914. Google Books. Web. 29 June 2011. Which poetic techniques does Lowell use in the first three lines of this poem

You have just learned that adjectives in sentences can come after the nouns or pronouns they modify. You have also learned that nouns act as adjectives in some sentences. Find the noun acting as an adjective.

Rearrange the sentences last month we went on holidays to South Island

Writers edit a paragraph to A. Plan what to say. B. Write the draft. C. Choose appropriate topics for the purpose and audience. D. Find ways to make it better.