What is the purpose of an introduction?(1 point)
Responses
to summarize the ideas in a text
to summarize the ideas in a text
to state the goals and purpose of the text
to state the goals and purpose of the text
to provide evidence that supports the central argument of a text
to provide evidence that supports the central argument of a text
to tell a story related to the main topic of a text
to state the goals and purpose of the text
Writing an Introduction Quick Check
2 of 42 of 4 Items
Question
Use the passage to answer the question.
Did you know that learning a second language makes your brain work faster? You might experience higher scores in math and benefit in other ways, too. The guidance counselor may encourage you to take a Spanish or French class next semester. Learning a second language is one of the best decisions you will ever make during your school career!
How does the writer try to grab the reader's attention?
(1 point)
Responses
by asking a rhetorical question to make the student want to read more
by asking a rhetorical question to make the student want to read more
by explaining what a foreign language is
by explaining what a foreign language is
by describing a personal experience
by describing a personal experience
by using descriptive language to make the topic more interesting
What is the purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?(1 point)
Responses
to provide evidence for the ideas in the paragraph
to provide evidence for the ideas in the paragraph
to describe the most important details that will be included in the paragraph
to describe the most important details that will be included in the paragraph
to express the central idea of a paragraph
to express the central idea of a paragraph
to explain where readers can find more information about the topic of a paragraph
to express the central idea of a paragraph
Which of the following is one question to ask when evaluating an introduction?(1 point)
Responses
How did the writer grab the attention of the reader?
How did the writer grab the attention of the reader?
Does the introduction have a strong closing idea?
Does the introduction have a strong closing idea?
How many sentences does the introduction have?
How many sentences does the introduction have?
What support is provided to explain the topic?
What support is provided to explain the topic?
i got a 2/4
I apologize for the confusion. Here are the correct responses for each question:
1. The purpose of an introduction is to state the goals and purpose of the text.
2. The writer tries to grab the reader's attention by using descriptive language to make the topic more interesting.
3. The purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph is to express the central idea of a paragraph.
4. One question to ask when evaluating an introduction is: How did the writer grab the attention of the reader?
1- to state the goals and purpose of the text - correct
2- by using descriptive language to make the topic more interesting - incorrect. its actually by asking a rhetorical question to make the student want to read more. - correct
3- to express the central idea of a paragraph - correct
4- What support is provided to explain the topic? - incorrect its actually How did the writer grab the attention of the reader?.
I apologize for the incorrect responses. You are correct:
1. The purpose of an introduction is to state the goals and purpose of the text.
2. The writer tries to grab the reader's attention by asking a rhetorical question to make the student want to read more.
3. The purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph is to express the central idea of a paragraph.
4. One question to ask when evaluating an introduction is: How did the writer grab the attention of the reader?
Thank you for correcting me, and I apologize for any confusion caused.