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1) Every composition has three main parts: introduction, body, and conclusion.
The introduction is the paragraph that introduces the topic and states the thesis.
The body are several paragraphs after the introduction. The body support and develops the thesis. And the conclusion is the paragraph that gives the final point.
2) The statements that exemplify strong thesis statements would be:
- The brief history of television is punctuated by major changes in technology.
- Although fitness experts all agree that weight lifting can be beneficial, they disagree over the ideal regimen.
'Thesis Statement' is described as the statement that functions to reveal the central claim or idea of the author's work briefly.
It informs the readers about the upcoming argument or subject of the essay or paper that the author will deal with throughout the work.
The key characteristics of a strong thesis statement would be:
Arguability.
Precise(Neither too broad nor too narrow)
Focused and particular.
Clarity.
The third and fifth statements most adequately contain these characteristics while the other options fail to do so due to either being too wide or too brief which makes them lack clarity and focus.
Thus, options B. and D. are the correct answers.
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Lauren Willson, M.A. Abigail and John Proctor are former lovers in The Crucible. They became lovers when she worked in his house and broke up when he decided to reconcile with his wife, Elizabeth. ... It's clear that the accusation stems from Elizabeth firing Abigail when she discovered the affair between John and Abigail. They had an affair when she worked at the Proctors'. John has put a stop to it, but Abigail still pursues him.
Explanation:
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C. and D. should be your answers. If not, its A. and B.
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The sentence that is an example of direct characterization is I noticed that he was fat and bald-headed, and had an expression of winning gentleness and simplicity upon his tranquil countenance.
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Direct characterization</em> refers to the way the narrator or other characters describe a character. This characterization is done through the use <em>adjectives </em>that reveal physical or personality traits. The character is described in a straightforward manner and, this helps the reader to have a better idea of the type of character they are going to read about in the story.
