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Can we use paraphrasing techniques to summarize the text?
Yes, but keep it short
Title of the essay: yes or no?
YEEEEEES
What is a discursive essay?
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What should you do to effectively paraphrase a passage?
 
Write about the core meaning of the text
 
Paraphrase word by word
 
Change the structure only
 
Read once and write as if it was going out of style
Can you use "In my opinion" in opinion essays?
In formal register: NO, in semi-formal: YES, BUT PLS DON'T
How many times should you repeat your opinion in opinion essays?
twice
How should you organize your arguments in a for and against essay?
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What is the most important part of an essay?
THESIS STATEMENT
How many sentences you should write in the introduction?
5-10
Why a writer should repeat key nouns or ideas in their essay?
to help the reader remember what the essay is about and what is the main idea stated in the thesis statement/topic sentence
Give examples of 5 transition words
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What is a cohesive device?
words and phrases that connect sentences and paragraphs together
What is coherence?
Ideas which are arranged in a logical way
In essay all ideas should relate to...
thesis statement
What is unity?
connection of all ideas to a single topic
How to write a good conclusion?
summarise the main points of the essay, restate the thesis, make a final remark, emphasise the action you want the reader to take
What can make an introductory paragraph interesting?
facts or statistics, a personal story or an example, an interesting quotation
What is a thesis statement? Where is it located in the essay?
a sentence that sums up the central points of your esay / near or at the end of the introduction
What makes an introduction weak?
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How to write a strong introduction?
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