1. The main idea would be "<span>Scientists have lots of evidence to explain why dragons don't exist."
Emphasized by the evidence and word choice related to scientific evidence
2. The main idea would be "</span><span>I have always wondered if dragons existed, and I hope they did."
Displayed through the author's nature of questioning and evaluating different kinds of evidence and ideas. </span>
A persuasive essay persuades the reader, like a debate. Note that you also need to have a debatable claim, you can't try to persuade someone that the sun is green.
Answer would only be: experts opinion
Answer:It means Intended or likely to placate or pacify
Explanation:
I believe the answer is A: <span>connect back to the thesis while summarizing and extending the main points.</span>