Question 18 - The Writing Process Practice Test for the English Basics

a short story used by an author to draw a reader in and help create a more personal connection with the text

an overused word or phrase that has lost its impact and does not indicate original thought by the author

a statement that summarizes the main points of an essay in a brief sentence or two

the main point or claim made by an author about the subject of a text, generally expressed in one or two sentences