ESSAY STRUCTURE
EXAMPLES
ANALYSIS
COMMON MISTAKES
100

What are the three main parts of an essay?

  • A) Introduction, Body, Conclusion
  • B) Thesis, Argument, Evidence
  • C) Title, Body, Summary
  • D) Introduction, Analysis, Summary

A) Introduction, Body, Conclusion

100

What is an example of an anecdote?

  • A) A statistical report
  • B) A personal story
  • C) A scientific fact
  • D) A historical event
  • B) A personal story
100

What is the purpose of analysis in an essay?

  • A) To explain how examples support the thesis
  • B) To entertain the reader
  • C) To provide background information
  • D) To list references

A) To explain how examples support the thesis

100

Name a common mistake in thesis statements.

  • A) Being too specific
  • B) Being too long
  • C) Being too vague or unclear
  • D) Being too argumentative

C) Being too vague or unclear

200

What is the purpose of a thesis statement?

  • A) To introduce the topic
  • B) To present the main argument
  • C) To summarize the essay
  • D) To provide examples
  • B) To present the main argument
200

Why are statistics effective in exemplification essays?

  • A) They are entertaining
  • B) They are subjective
  • C) They are easy to understand
  • D) They provide concrete evidence

D) They provide concrete evidence

200

What should be included in an analysis after presenting an example?

  • A) A summary of the example
  • B) Explanation of its significance
  • C) A new argument
  • D) A personal opinion
  • B) Explanation of its significance
200

 What is a frequent error in using examples?

  • A) Providing too many examples
  • B) Using irrelevant or poorly explained examples
  • C) Not using examples at all
  • D) Using examples from fiction

B) Using irrelevant or poorly explained examples

300

What should each body paragraph begin with?

  • A) A topic sentence
  • B) A quote
  • C) An example
  • D) A conclusion

 A) A topic sentence

300

Give an example of a metaphor.

  • A) "The road was long."
  • B) "Time is a thief."
  • C) "She ran quickly."
  • D) "He is tall."
  • B) "Time is a thief."
300

Why is it important to connect examples back to the thesis?

  • A) It adds length to the essay
  • B)  It confuses the reader
  • C) It makes the essay more complex
  • D) It reinforces the argument
  • D) It reinforces the argument
300

What is a common mistake in conclusions?

  • A) Introducing new information
  • B) Summarizing the main points
  • C) Restating the thesis
  • D) Ending with a strong statement

A) Introducing new information

400

How should a conclusion be structured?

  • A) Introduce new ideas
  • B) Summarize main points and restate the thesis
  • C) Provide a list of references
  • D) Ask a question

B) Summarize main points and restate the thesis

400

What type of example might be used to illustrate a social issue?

  • A) A personal experience
  • B) A fictional story
  • C) A case study
  • D) A movie plot
  • C) A case study
400

 What questions should you ask when analyzing an example?

  • A) How does this relate to my life?
  • B) What is the author's background?
  • C) How does this example support the thesis?
  • D) Is this example interesting?

C) How does this example support the thesis?

400

Why is it a mistake to ignore counterarguments?

  • A) It makes the essay shorter
  • B) It shows confidence
  • C) It makes the essay easier to read
  • D) It weakens the argument

D) It weakens the argument

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