Paddy and Clare are writing effective conclusions. Paddy's conclusion will summarize his main point
and reaffirm his theses statement. Clare's conclusion will take the readers beyond the scope of her essay.
Who is writing an effective conclusion?
A. Both Paddy and Clare
B. Only Paddy
C. Only Care
D. Neither Paddy nor Clare
my answer is b.
Definitely YES, B
To determine who is writing an effective conclusion, we need to understand what makes a conclusion effective in the context given.
An effective conclusion should accomplish the following:
1. Summarize the main point: It should provide a brief recap of the key arguments and evidence presented in the essay.
2. Reaffirm the thesis statement: It should remind the reader of the main claim or position taken in the essay and reinforce its significance.
3. Tie up loose ends: It should address any remaining questions or counterarguments and provide closure to the essay.
Based on this criteria, we can evaluate each conclusion:
Paddy's conclusion: Since Paddy's conclusion both summarizes his main point and reaffirms his thesis statement, he meets the first two criteria of an effective conclusion. However, we don't have enough information to determine if he addresses any remaining questions or counterarguments. Nevertheless, he fulfills the core requirements of an effective conclusion.
Clare's conclusion: Clare's conclusion takes the readers beyond the scope of her essay, which means she is not directly summarizing her main point or reaffirming her thesis statement. While it may be interesting to explore ideas outside the essay's scope, it does not meet the criteria for an effective conclusion.
Based on this analysis, the correct answer is:
B. Only Paddy
Paddy is writing an effective conclusion, as he both summarizes his main point and reaffirms his thesis statement, while Clare's conclusion does not fulfill the necessary criteria.