Introduction
Body
Thesis
Hooks
Bonus
100
1st!
Is the introduction the first, second, or third part of the persuasive essay?
100
2nd
Which part of the essay is the body paragraph? 1st, 2nd, or 3rd?
100
The introduction
Which part of the essay does the thesis belong in?
100
Introductory paragraph
Which part of the essay does the hook belong?
100
Comparing using the words "like" or "as"
What is a simile? Provide an example
200
To grab the readers attention, and to present your position on the topic
What is the purpose of the introductory paragraph?
200
The topic sentence tells the main idea of the entire body paragraph.
What is a topic paragraph?
200
Topic, opinion, and arguments/reasons
What are the 3 main ingredients of a thesis statement?
200
To grab the readers attention
What is the job of the hook?
200
Giving human qualities to a non-living/ non-human objects
What is personification? Provide an example
300
No, detailed arguments belong in the body paragraphs.
Should the author write detailed explanations supporting their arguments in the body paragraph?
300
one argument or point per paragraph
How many arguments or points should be included in each paragraph?
300
A thesis statement should be arguable.
Should a thesis statement be arguable? Or should it be a fact? Why?
300
Quote technique
Which hook writing technique is being used in the following sentence? “It is hard to fail but it is worse never to have tried to succeed.” - Teddy Roosevelt
300
Animal farm A story that can be interpreted to reveal hidden meaning.
Describe the term allegory? give an example
400
Hook, transition, and thesis.
What are the three main ingredients for a successful introductory paragraph?
400
1-3 arguments are sufficient for most essays
How many arguments are needed in the body paragraph section?
400
No, using words such as maybe, or perhaps gives the reader the impression that the author is not confident in his or his position.
Should we include uncertainty words (perhaps, maybe, might) in our thesis? Yes/No, and why?
400
Fact technique
Which technique is being used below? Every year 14 billion pounds of garbage are dumped into the worlds oceans.
500
The Hook
What comes first in a persuasive essay, the thesis? Or the hook?
500
To explain in detail the arguments presented in the author's thesis statement.
What is the purpose of the body paragraphs?
500
2. Americans should avoid fast food consumption because of its negative long term health effects, high calorie count, and lack of nutrients.
Which statement below meets the criteria for a thesis statement? 1. Fast food is bad and should be avoided. 2. Americans should avoid fast food consumption because of its negative long term health effects, high calorie count, and lack of nutrients.
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