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developed skills that I know will prove to be beneficial in
my future no matter what career within the literary world I
decide to pursue.
Questions
1. This essay does not state a thesis at the end of
the introduction, but builds toward it. Where is the
thesis stated? Write it in the space below.
2. This cause-effect essay develops chronologically
rather than point by point. Why might the writer
decide to develop a cause-effect essay
chronologically?
3. Does the essay emphasize causes or effects?
4. Identify the cause(s) and effect(s) discussed in
the essay.
Topics for Cause-Effect Writing