Writing an Essay
A sentence or phrase that grabs the reader's attention and draws them into the essay. It can be a bold statement or fact. Do not use a quote or question.
Hook
Foreshadowing
Hints about what happens later in a story.
Style
The way an author uses language to write a text
Simile
Comparing two things using the words “like” or “as.”
Noun
A person, place, thing, or idea
Introduces the main idea of the paragraph and links it back to the thesis statement and one of the reasons from the thesis.
Topic sentence
Ode
A poem praising someone or something
Mood
The emotion or feeling that readers get from the text
Metaphor
Comparing two things without using “like” or “as.”
Pronoun
Takes the place of a noun.
The first sentence of the conclusion
Reword or rephrase thesis
Prose
Ordinary writing without rhyme or rhythm, not poetry
Tone
The emotion or feeling implied by the text
Hyperbole
An exaggerated statement.
Verb
Shows an action
What comes after the hook and before your thesis in your introduction?
General Information: This section provides context and background information about the topic. It helps readers understand the relevance and importance of the subject matter.
Preliminary
happening before something
Characterization
How the characters of the text are presented to the reader
Alliteration
The repetition of sounds.
Adjective
Describes a noun
A concise summary of the main argument or point. It should be specific and clear. It should set the tone for the rest of the essay. It should restate the prompt question and answer it with reasons.
Thesis statement
Allegory
A story with a hidden moral or political meaning
Conflict
The central problem in the text that leads to the climax
Personification
Giving human characteristics to a non human thing
Adverb
Describes a verb