College Composition

College Composition Study Guide

4.4 Chapter Four Review Questions 1. When _______________ you must completely rewrite the original sentence. a. quoting b. paraphrasing c. explaining d. sourcing 2. After using a source you must provide a(n) _______________, or analysis, that helps explain how that source proves your point. a. quote b. paraphrase c. explanation d. illustration 3. What is a thesis statement? a. The topic sentence of the first paragraph b. A restatement of the prompt, but in the form of a sentence rather than a question c. A sentence that states the central claim or argument of the writing, with reasons of support d. A call to action to motivate the reader to take further steps 4. When writing a thesis statement, it is a good idea to say something along the lines of, “In this essay I will prove,” so that the audience is clear on the stance of the writer. a. True b. False 5. A(n) _______________ paragraph provides clues as to how the writing will be structured and what the writer’s stance on the topic will be. a. transition b. introductory c. body d. conclusion 6. A(n) _______________ paragraph summaries what the reader should have learned. a. transition b. introductory c. body d. conclusion

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