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Concluding Statement. Word of the Week. Definition. A concluding statement is . . . the conclusion reached concerning the thesis of the essay based on the facts, observations, and evidence presented. When writers restate their main point at the end of essay
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Concluding Statement Word of the Week
Definition • A concluding statement is . . . • the conclusion reached concerning the thesis of the essay • based on the facts, observations, and evidence presented. • When writers restate their main point at the end of essay • The final rephrasing of the thesis • Also conclusion
Concluding statement • Synonyms: • wrapping up an essay • recapitulation of the main topic • Antonyms: • a supporting detail • inconclusive • leaving readers hanging
Concluding statement • Which part of this burger would contain a concluding statement?
Concluding statement If your essay lacks a closing statement, then it does not have enough structure. Rephrase your main point in a new and creative way!
Concluding statement • Lawyers end a trial with a concluding statement to sway the judge and jury’s decision.
Concluding statement • Concluding statements are useful . . . • when leaving our reader with a powerful restatement of the thesis (main idea) • to lawyers who want to influence jurors to believe their case • for readers to understand the main message of a passage