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Quick questions on Developing and elaborating ideas - Virginia EOC Writing
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What is evidence with no explanation?Show answer
A fact dropped in without elaboration leaves the reader to guess its point. Explain why it matters.
What is explanation with no evidence?Show answer
Asserting significance without a specific to back it is not development. Pair the explanation with concrete support.
What is a personal aside as support?Show answer
"I like it" is not evidence. Development rests on details, examples, facts, and reasons, not bare preference.
What is q1?Show answer
What is the difference between development and elaboration? [Recall]
What is q2?Show answer
A draft says, "The new library is helpful." How would you develop and elaborate this? [Short explanation]
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