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aloud; it is fast, and less distracting than a phone call.
c. Text messaging is perfect for short messages because it

is quieter, faster, and less distracting than a phone call.

For more information on using parallel structure, see Chapter 20 ,

“Parallel Structure.”

Three Ways to Write a Thesis Listing

Points

When you write a thesis listing points, you may list the points at the

end of the thesis statement, at the beginning of the thesis statement,

or in a separate sentence.

Points listed at the end of the thesis statement.

One way of writing a thesis statement is to present the main idea first

and then list the points of development.

Example of a Thesis Listing Points

thesis point 1 point 2
I enjoy fishing because it relaxes me, challenges me, and

occasionally

point 3
feeds me.