The fourth step is to write a thesis statement. In a single sentence, state the main idea of the article. The thesis statement should mention
the meaning of the article.
<span>The excerpt that you have written is titled "The Lake of the Dismal Swamp." The poem was written by Thomas Moore. I do believe the question you need answered is "Which poetic device is illustrated by the line, ". . . all night long, by a fire-fly lamp"? The poetic device is called an alliteration. This poem is known as a ballad. It was written in the 1800's. It was written in Norfolk, Virgina.</span>
To determine the central idea of an essay on man, the reader should first FIND OUT THE SUBJECT OF THE ESSAY AND WHAT THE AUTHOR OVERALL OPINION ABOUT THE SUBJECT IS.
The central idea of an essay or text refers to the main idea in the essay; it is the point that the author is trying to pass across to his readers. Some authors clearly state the main idea of their writings while some authors do not, in this case the central idea has to be determined by inference. An essay may have more than one central ideas. Generally, the central idea of an essay can be found in three different places, which are: in the beginning of the essay, near the end of the essay or it can be implied through the sentences used in the essay.
You can accomplish more with others than alone because it’s not just 1 mind that’s thinking and processing, it’s multiple. For example, if your doing a math question by yourself you might not know the answer. But, if you have a partner then they might know the answer and can help you answer the question.
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1- Shortly after the sun sets over the Pacific Crest Trail "<em>come" </em>the time of the day most favored by the deserts animals. => FALSE
Shortly after the sun sets over the Pacific Crest Trail <em><u>comes</u></em> the time of the day most favored by the desert animals. ► CORRECT
<em>the subject "the time of the day" (singular) agrees with the verb "</em><em>come</em><u><em>s</em></u><em>" </em>= 3rd person singular, you must add an "s".
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2-Currently out of reach of human exploration, farther away from than our sun <em>"lies" </em>the planets Jupiter and Saturn. ==> FALSE
Currently out of reach of human exploration, farther away from our sun <u>lie</u> the planets Jupiter and Saturn. ► CORRECT
<em>the subject "the planets" (plural ) agrees with the verb </em><em>"lie"</em><em> = no "s" at the 3rd person plural.</em>
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3- The movie critique explained that there <em>"were"</em><em> </em> an element of the plot that didn't make sense. ==> FALSE
The movie critique explained that there <em>"was" an element of the plot that didn't make sense. ► </em>CORRECT
<em>there was an element => singular // there were many elements = plural</em>
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<em>EXPLANATION</em>
The verbs take an "S" at the third person singular only at Present tense
there was + singular
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there were + plural
