THEA THEA Essay Writing Strategies

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of a thesis statement in a THEA essay?

Accepted Answer

To state the main argument or position the essay will support

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To provide background information on the topic

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To summarize the opposing viewpoint

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To list all the evidence used in the essay

Question 2

Which of the following is the best location for the thesis statement in a standard essay?

Accepted Answer

The last sentence of the introduction paragraph

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The first sentence of the essay

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The first sentence of the second body paragraph

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The conclusion paragraph

Question 3

What is the purpose of a topic sentence in a body paragraph?

Accepted Answer

To introduce the main idea of that specific paragraph

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To summarize the entire essay

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To provide a concluding thought for the essay

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To cite sources used in the paragraph

Question 4

In the THEA Writing essay, scorers primarily evaluate which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Effective development of a central idea with supporting details

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Handwriting quality and neatness

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The number of paragraphs written

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Use of advanced vocabulary only

Question 5

Which organizational strategy presents arguments from least important to most important?

Accepted Answer

Order of importance (climactic order)

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Chronological order

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Spatial order

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Compare and contrast

Question 6

What should the conclusion paragraph of a THEA essay do?

Accepted Answer

Restate the thesis in new words and summarize key points

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Introduce new evidence not discussed in the body

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Ask the reader a series of questions

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Copy the introduction paragraph word for word