CMAS Writing Skills Flashcards
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In a CMAS opinion or argumentative essay, what is the main purpose of a thesis statement?
Answer: To introduce the topic and clearly state the writer's central claim
A thesis statement introduces the topic and presents the writer's central claim that the essay will support.
Which type of writing asks students to explain a topic clearly using facts and examples, without taking a personal stance?
Answer: Informative/explanatory writing
Informative/explanatory writing presents facts and explanations about a topic without expressing a personal opinion.
What does it mean to use 'text evidence' in a CMAS written response?
Answer: Quoting or paraphrasing specific information from the provided passage(s)
Using text evidence means quoting or paraphrasing specific information from the source passage to support your points.
Which transitional phrase best connects a supporting example to a main idea in an explanatory paragraph?
Answer: For instance
'For instance' is a transitional phrase used to introduce a specific example that supports a main idea.
In a CMAS narrative writing task, what is the role of a story's 'narrator'?
Answer: The person or voice telling the story
The narrator is the voice or character through whose perspective the story is told.
What is the purpose of a concluding paragraph in an informative essay on CMAS?
Answer: To restate the thesis and summarize key points without just copying the introduction
A concluding paragraph restates the thesis and summarizes the essay's main points to give the reader a sense of closure.