Basics
What is the basic structure of an essay?
Introduction, body and conclusion.
Is the introduction the 1st, 2nd, or 3rd part of an essay?
the 1st
How many body paragraphs are in an essay?
It depends on the word limit, but at least two and usually three.
Is the conclusion the 1st, 2nd, or 3rd part of an essay?
The 3rd Part
After writing an essay and before turning it in, you should..
Proofread.
Which linguistic device is key in maintaining cohesion and coherence in your argumentation?
Connectors and linkers.
What is the first sentence of an introduction paragraph called?
Hook/grabber
In a for & against essay, which connectors are often used to organise the argumentation?
On the one hand,
On the other hand,
What should be avoided in a conclusion?
Never should you introduce new evidence, statistics, or completely new arguments.
What is the problem in the following sentence, "Everyone knows that smoking can kill you"?
It is inaccurate. In fact, the use of overgeneralisations and sweeping statements should be avoided.
What are the most common types of essays?
Opinion and for & against essays, which are both types of argumentative essays.
What is the most important sentence of your introduction called?
thesis statement
What is the purpose of a counterargument?
To show the other side's point of view.
Give three examples of transition words used in a conclusion paragraph.
In conclusion, To conclude, In sum, etc. However, you can find other alternatives such as "Given this evidence", "In light of these findings" or "Based on this analysis".
What is the purpose of a works cited page?
To give credit to your sources.
What is the point of writing an argumentative essay?
The goal of an argumentative essay is to persuade the reader to agree with your viewpoint on a certain topic.
What is the purpose of a thesis statement?
A thesis statement is a clear, concise sentence that expresses the main idea or argument of your paper. It works as the essay's road map.
What comes first in a conclusion?
A restatement of the thesis, that is, you must rephrase the main argument you put forward in the introduction.
Which linguistic device can help you avoid sweeping statements?
Hedging, which enables you to present arguments with an appropriate level of caution.
What is the difference between an opinion and a for & against essay?
What are good things to use in a hook?
Facts, statistics, rhetorical questions or a bold statement.
What is a topic sentence?
It is the first sentence of a body paragraph that states the main idea and connects it to the thesis.
What does a good conclusion include?
A restatement of the thesis, a synthesis of the main points and a remark on broader implications (the big picture).
Name three ways to achieve hedging.
Modal Auxiliaries: Using words like may, might, could, or would to reduce the certainty of a claim.
Epistemic Verbs (Verbs of perception/opinion): Verbs like suggest, seem, appear, indicate, or tend to.
Probability Adverbs & Adjectives: Words like likely, possibly, probably, apparent, or consistent with.
Limiting Adverbs: Words like often, usually, generally, or relatively.