Identify which of the given instructions are requirements for a strong essay. Make all sentences short, and begin each sentence
with an adjective. Arrange ideas in an unconventional manner. Use a tone and language that are appropriate for the audience. Do not reveal the sources of information used in a paper. State your argument concisely in the thesis statement. Connect ideas using transitional words and phrases
The correct answers are C. Use a tone and language that are appropriate for the audience, E. State your argument concisely in the thesis statement, and F. Connect ideas using transitional words and phrases
Explanation:
Essays are common academic texts used to support a position or argument using evidence. For doing this it is necessary first you write a strong and concise thesis statement in which you summarize your argument or position. Then you need to look for relevant and credible evidence and presented it along with reasons; additionally, for the information to support your thesis, you must connect ideas using adequate transitional words and phrases. Besides this, in all the text you need to use formal and academic tone and language considering essays are academic, and therefore you are expected to use technical vocabulary. Thus, it is a requirement to use appropriate tone and language, state your argument in the thesis and use transitions.
The lines "State your argument concisely in the thesis statement." and "Connect ideas using transitional words and phrases" are the two instructions that are required to write a strong essay.
<u>Explanation:</u>
As a strong essay must have good, valid, clear and concise arguments to express your view on the topic.
And having a well connected essay with well connected ideas by using transitional words and phrases keeps the interest of the reader alive and doesn't confuse the reader about your purpose and expression on the topic of the essay.
