What is the main purpose of an introduction paragraph? to acquaint the reader with the topic, main idea, and purpose of the writing
to logically present your ideas
to make a lasting impression on your reader
to provide a list of transitional words that will help your reader make sense of the writing

Maria is writing a persuasive essay for her english class. she asks marshall if it is important to use rhetorical appeals in her essay. which reasons could marshall give in favor of using rhetorical appeals

Although alice walker published a number of essays, poetry collections, and stories during the 1970s, her third novel, the color purple, ) which was published in 1982, brought her the widest acclaim in that it won both the national book award as well as the pulitzer prize (b) published in 1982, bringing her the widest acclaim by winning both the national book award and the pulitzer prize (c) published in 1982, brought her the widest acclaim, winning both the national book award and the pulitzer prize (d) was published in 1982 and which, winning both the national book award and the pulitzer prize, brought her the widest acclaim (e) was published in 1982, winning both the national book award as well as the pulitzer prize, and bringing her the widest acclaim

Which of the following is an example of a literary text? a. memoirs c. novels b. plays d. all of the above