Essay Structure
______ total paragraphs are required for this essay structure?.
Four
The _______ grab's the reader's attention at the very start of an introduction?
hook
The C in RACE stands for _______.
Cite.
Which word means "a person or thing that is mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to understand"?
enigma
Fill in the blank: "The detective needed additional evidence to ______ the witness's alibi before making an arrest."
corroborate
The __________ is the final paragraph of the essay.
conclusion
The introduction paragraph is compared to which two letters in the RACE strategy?
Restate and Answer
What phrase can be used to introduce direct evidence cited from a text?
The text states, "..."
Which word refers to something placed in the wrong time period, such as a horse-drawn carriage next to modern electric cars?
anachronism
Fill in the blank: "Seeing a horse-drawn carriage next to modern electric sports cars felt like a complete ______."
anachronism
Before submitting your essay, what should you verify regarding the prompt?
You stayed on topic.
Your supporting ideas should be distinct in order to become ___ _____ _______.
Two body paragraphs
Body Paragraphs 1 and 2 correspond to which two letters in the RACE method?
C.E.
Which word describes an individual who is remarkably social, outgoing, and thrives in large crowds?
gregarious
Fill in the blank: "Installing solar panels and planting trees helped the school district ______ its environmental impact."
mitigate
According to the final checklist, what must be included in each body paragraph alongside evidence?
Transition phrases
What should you do with the prompt in the introduction in addition to answering it?
Restate in your own words
Answering: "What does this show? Why does this evidence matter?" is an example of what?
explaining your evidence
Which vocabulary word means "showing strong determination and holding firmly to a goal despite relentless challenges"?
tenacious
Fill in the blank: "The joy of holding her newborn child was an ______ feeling that words simply could not describe."
ineffable
How is the conclusion described in relation to RACE?
It acts like a final 'E' for explain, but for both body paragraphs combined.
What new element should emerge at the end of the conclusion after rephrasing the answer and prompt?
A new understanding created by exploring the prompt and evidence.
Why is it insufficient to simply quote evidence in your body paragraphs without deep explanation?
You need to show deep understanding.
What is the meaning of ostentatious?
to attract attention or show off
Fill in the blank: "The mountain climber made an ______ attempt to scale the treacherous cliff face during the winter storm."
audacious