World Lit Midterm

Question 1

What is the main purpose of a thesis statement?

Answer 1

To make an assertion and express the essay’s main idea

Question 2

What is the main purpose of a body paragraph?

Answer 2

To support the assertion made in the thesis statement

Question 3

A well-developed body paragraph typically contains:

Answer 3

7–9 sentences

Question 4

Which sentence introduces the specific point being made in a body paragraph?

Answer 4

Topic sentence

Question 5

What is the purpose of extension sentences?

Answer 5

To provide context for the upcoming quote

Question 6

What must always come before a quote in a body paragraph?

Answer 6

Signal phrase

Question 7

Which of the following is included in an MLA citation?

Answer 7

Author’s last name and page number

Question 8

What is the main goal of the analysis portion of a body paragraph?

Answer 8

To explain how the quote supports the thesis

Question 9

Extension Sentences

Answer 9

Provides context for the quote

Question 10

one example of a signal phrase.

Answer 10

“Marji explains…” “In the text it states…”

Question 11

Write a topic sentence for a body paragraph that would support the thesis above.

Answer 11

Teachers should limit homework to ensure students can participate in extracurricular activities outside of school.

Question 12

Which sentence is your thesis statement in your paragraph

Answer 12

Your thesis is the LAST sentence in your introduction.

Question 13

Body Paragraph format

Answer 13

Topic Sentence
Extension Sentence(s)
Quotes from the text
Analysis
Extension Sentence(s)
Quotes from the text
Analysis
Concluding sentence

Question 14

Topic sentence had to state

Answer 14

what the paragraph will prove and why