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Parts of an Essay (Chunk & Check) #5 Lead-in

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Question 1

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ALL of the following describe the purpose of a lead-in EXCEPT:

It introduces a quotation.

It is a dependent clause.

It helps contextualize the quotation.

It usually comes before the actual quotation.

It provides the reader with information regarding the source.

Question 2

2.

According to the essay picture, which of the following are lead-ins the writer uses?
I. The argument continues . . .
II. According to the text . . .
III. It is meant to provide an overview of the selection or topic under discussion.
IV. It may be two, three, or four sentences in length or longer.

I only

I, II, and IV

III only

I, III, and IV

Question 3

3.

To effectively use a lead-in, the writer must do all of the following EXCEPT:

Before the lead-in, provide the reader with a brief summary of what was going on in the text before the quoted material is inserted.

Immediately after the lead-in, provide the citation.

After the quotation, place quotation marks to show where the quotations ends.

After the citation, place the end punctuation (i.e. period, question mark, etc.)

In the sentence following the lead-in, quotation, and citation (or documentation), elaborate and explain how the quoation supports the writer's claim or thesis.