Hooks
This type of hook starts an essay with a surprising or attention-grabbing fact.
A. startling statistic or fact
B. An anecdote
A topic sentence is usually located at the beginning of this type of paragraph.
A. An introductory paragraph
* B. A body paragraph
This is the purpose of a thesis statement.
A. To present the main argument or purpose of the essay
* B. To summarize the essay's conclusion
This style of writing is used to tell a story or recount an event.
A. Narrative writing
* B. Expository writing
The part of the essay that introduces the topic and includes the thesis statement.
A. The body
* B. The introduction
The type of hook that poses a question to the reader, encouraging them to think about the topic.
A. A rhetorical question
* B. A descriptive hook
The two main parts of a topic sentence are the topic and this, which states the main idea about the topic.
A. The concluding statement
* B. The controlling idea
Where is the thesis statement typically found in an essay?
A. At the end of the introductory paragraph
* B. At the beginning of the conclusion
The style of writing used to convince the reader to agree with a certain point of view.
* A. Descriptive writing
* B. Persuasive or argumentative writing
This part of the essay is where the main points are developed and supported with evidence.
A. The body
* B. The conclusion
This type of hook is a short, personal story that relates to the main topic of the essay.
A. A quotation
* B. An anecdote
True or False: A topic sentence should introduce a new idea that hasn't been mentioned in the thesis statement.
* A. True
* B. False
This type of thesis statement explicitly lists the subtopics that will be discussed in the body paragraphs.
A. A roadmap thesis
* B. A summary thesis
This style of writing uses vivid details and sensory language to create a picture in the reader's mind.
A. Descriptive writing
* B. Narrative writing
This paragraph restates the thesis and summarizes the main points.
A. The introduction
* B. The conclusion
This hook starts with a famous quote from a well-known person or literary work.
A. A quotation
* B. A rhetorical question
A strong topic sentence is specific, arguable, and not this, which means it doesn't just state a simple fact.
A fact
* B. A question
True or False: A thesis statement can be a question
* A. True
* B. False
The style of writing that explains a topic or provides information in an objective way.
A. Expository writing
* B. Narrative writing
A concluding paragraph should not introduce this.
A. A summary of the main points
* B. New information or new evidence
A type of hook that sets the scene and describes a specific setting or event to pull the reader into the essay.
A. A descriptive hook
* B. A startling statistic or fact
A good topic sentence acts as a mini-thesis for its paragraph, connecting back to and directly supporting this key part of the essay.
* A. The thesis statement
* B. The hook
A good thesis statement is arguable, specific, and not too broad, avoiding these types of words.
A. Vague or general words
* B. Strong, descriptive adjectives
Academic essays typically use this style, which is characterized by objective language, complex sentences, and a formal tone.
A. Formal or academic writing
* B. Descriptive writing
This part of a body paragraph provides specific examples, quotes, or data to back up the topic sentence.
A. Supporting evidence
* B. A counterargument