Read the sentence.
Many American writers, lots of times, talk about the topic of American personality.
Which is the best revision of this sentence using academic vocabulary?
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American authors often write about the topic of American identity.
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Read the sentence.
In the story "Mericans," Micaela thinks her grandmother is awful.
Which is the best revision of this sentence using academic vocabulary?
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The protagonist of "Mericans," Micaela, expresses that her grandmother is awful.
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A strong thesis statement must
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present a topic and the writer's viewpoint.
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Which best describes the overall themes of Okita's "In Response to Executive Order 9066" and Cisneros's "Mericans"?
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Cultural heritage and physical appearances do not determine what it means to be American.
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In a subject-by-subject comparison essay, a thesis statement must
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show how the theme is developed in both works.
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Read the excerpt from "In Response to Executive Order 9066."
I have always felt funny using chopsticks
and my favorite food is hot dogs.
Read the excerpt from "Mericans."
Ladies don't come to church dressed in pants. And everybody knows men aren't supposed to wear shorts.
Which best describes the common idea in the excerpts?
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Both reference American stereotypes.
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Read the sentence.
Micaela says something about her grandmother's feelings toward the United States, which are the opposite of the girl's view.
Which is the best revision of this sentence using academic vocabulary?
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Micaela refers to her grandmother's feelings toward the United States, which contrast with her own views.
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Read the paragraph from a student's essay comparing Sandra Cisneros's "Mericans" and Dwight Okita's "In Response to Executive Order 9066."
(1) Sandra Cisneros's "Mericans" is about a young American girl of Mexican descent who is struggling to find her own cultural identity. (2) Cisneros illustrates this through a number of images and ideas. (3) For example, the speaker, Micaela, calls her grandmother "awful," and seems to resent the woman's strict views and religious ideals. (4) The speaker also mentions how she and her brother emulate characters from popular American television programs when they play make-believe. (5) Lastly, she describes physically standing outside her family's church, an act that symbolizes the fact that she feels like an outsider to Mexican culture. (6) Although Micaela is of Mexican descent, she seems to feel a stronger connection to the United States.
Which is the best thesis statement for the entire essay?
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Though the speakers in Okita's poem and Cisneros's short story have strong roots in foreign cultures, both of them feel more connected to their American identities.
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Read the sentence.
In chapter three, Joseph feels confused about the way things happened at the court house.
Which is the best revision of this sentence using academic vocabulary?
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In chapter three, the reader learns that Joseph feels confused about the events that occurred at the court house.
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In a subject-by-subject comparison essay, the thesis statement should be located in
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the introductory paragraph.
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