The introductory statement of an essay should
a. present the thesis of the essay.
b. summarize the key points that will be presented.
c. draw readers in so they will read further.
d. briefly explain to readers why the essay was written.

The date of a business letter is included in the greeting. heading. inside address. margin.

Which best explains this excerpt’s purpose in the novel’s plot structure? the excerpt creates conflict between characters as part of the rising action. the excerpt provides background information on a character as part of the exposition. the excerpt returns a character to equilibrium as part of the falling action. the excerpt is the point of greatest tension and acts as the climax.

The tankers are so large how did some crew members get from one point to another while on board