
James T.
asked 06/01/24Which expressions introduce a sequence of ideas in an essay?
A) Firstly, secondly, finally
B) in conclusion, lastly, in summary
C) On the hand, on the other hand
D) A & B
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Debra A. answered 06/01/24
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introduce a sequence of ideas in an essay?
The words "firstly", "secondly", and "finally" introduce a sequence of ideas in an essay. They are linking/transition words that would be used in the body of an essay. There are alternatives to these words which would make an essay sound better, but they are a good starting place for beginning essay writing.

Camila M. answered 06/06/24
Online Language Tutor Specialized in English
The expressions that introduce a sequence of ideas in an essay are:
D) A & B
These expressions help to organize thoughts and provide structure to the essay by indicating the order of presentation of ideas or the transition between different sections of the essay.
When adding examples to support points in an essay, it's essential to use concrete, specific language and incorporate sensory imagery to make your points clear and compelling. As you aim to reinforce your ideas, consider using various types of support, including responses from interviews, results from surveys, evidence from research, statistics, relevant analogies, metaphors, sensory descriptions, personal narratives, illustrations, and analysis of examples or ideas. Here's a breakdown of methods and considerations for effectively incorporating examples to support your points:
1. Use Concrete, Specific Language
- Ensure that your examples help support your thesis statement by using specific ideas, people, and things rather than making broad generalizations.
- For instance, when writing a descriptive essay, employ sensory imagery to allow the reader to visualize and empathize with your experiences.
2. Incorporate Various Types of Support
- Respond to interviews, survey results, research evidence, statistics, analogies, metaphors, sensory descriptions, personal narratives, and analysis of examples or ideas to provide diverse and comprehensive support for your assertions.
3. Evaluation of Support
- Underline the thesis and assess whether each piece of support in the essay aligns consistently with the argument in the thesis.
- Consider the appropriateness and sufficiency of the support for the intended audience and the purpose of the paper.
- Make an outline of the paper and evaluate the strength of support for each topic sentence, identifying areas that may require strengthening.
By incorporating these examples and support, you can enhance the clarity, persuasiveness, and impact of your essay, effectively reinforcing your arguments. Remember to cite any direct quotes or facts used in your support to maintain academic integrity and credibility.
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