gments and information that cannot be proved. b. opinions c. expert opinion a. fact 12. It refers to a detailed example / instance that supports a thesis stater a. example b. illustration c. detail 13. They are often entertaining stories used by a speaker to give inform more interesting way and enjoyable form. a. riddles b. jokes c. anecdotes 14. They are informative numerical facts used to add interest phasize a point. a. facts b. statistics c. numbers 15. Which kind of supporting statements show similarities to help liste te to new ideas to familiar concepts? a. descriptions b. definitions c. comparisons 16. Which kind of supporting statements explain the meaning of a wo cept? a. descriptions b. definitions c. comparisons 17. Which kind of supporting statements explain the thesis by providing e vivid word pictures of people, places, things, or events? a. descriptions b. definitions c. comparisons 18. Which kind of supporting statements elaborate the thesis stateme ying exactly the words of an authority? a. quotations b. copy 19. Which strategy in choosing your topic sible ideas as they flow smoothly from your mind? a. generating 20. Which strategy in cific area of a broad topic? a. generating c. recordings refers to the quick listing to th b. narrowing c. brainstorming choosing your topic is helpful in choosing a b. narrowing c. brainstorming