Question

a strong explanation:

• explains what the evidence means, represents, or implies
• explains how the evidence connects to and supports the argument
• connects multiple pieces of evidence together, if necessary
• uses precise verbs or phrases for analysis

precise verbs and phrases:
conveys
reveals
demonstrates
indicates
suggests
is crucial to
is necessary for
is significant
is essential for
emphasizes
underscores
highlights
challenges
reinforces

1. in your own words, summarize the traits of a strong explanation.
2. what is one precise verb or phrase you could use instead of writing \this is important because...\?
3. what is one precise verb or phrase you could use to show that a piece of evidence builds on an idea?

Explanation:

1. A strong explanation interprets evidence, links it to the argument, combines evidence if needed, and uses exact analysis terms.
2. "Is crucial to" can replace "this is important because..." as it conveys significance.
3. "Reinforces" shows that evidence builds on an idea.

Answer:

1. A strong explanation interprets evidence, links it to the argument, combines evidence if needed, and uses exact analysis terms.
2. Is crucial to
3. Reinforces