Question

question 1 (2.5 points)
what is not considered a \major move\ when starting your essay?
○ establish your direction
○ get to the point
○ advance your thesis
○ engage your reader
question 2 (2.5 points)
what is not considered as a \major move\ for the middle section of your essay?
○ support your main points
○ test your ideas
○ advance your thesis

Explanation:

Question 1

When starting an essay, "Establish your direction", "Get to the point", and "Engage your reader" are typical major moves. "Advance your thesis" is more of a move done as the essay develops (e.g., in the body or conclusion), not at the start.

In the middle section of an essay, supporting main points and testing ideas are key. "Advance your thesis" is often a move towards the end or part of overall development, not a primary middle - section move.

Answer:

C. Advance your thesis

Question 2

(Note: Since the options are cut off, assuming typical essay structure: The middle section (body) focuses on supporting main points, testing ideas, etc. "Advance your thesis" might be a final move or part of development but less so a core middle "major move" compared to the others. If the third option is "Advance your thesis", then:)