What is the primary function of a summary paragraph at the conclusion of an informational passage?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. To synthesize the main points and reinforce the central message without introducing new arguments
- Step 1: A concluding summary brings closure by reiterating core findings and synthesizing key takeaways. Step 2. It should never introduce extraneous new arguments or simply replicate the introduction word-for-word. Answer: To synthesize the main points and reinforce the central message without introducing new arguments. Why not the others: Introducing new topics confuses closure; verbatim replication is lazy writing; bibliographies belong in end references.
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