Parts of an Essay
Attributions
Thesis Statement
Random
100

The first paragraph of an essay, which includes your thesis.

What is Introduction?

100

Is this attribution correct?

According to the article, "Why Writing is so Fun," "100% of teenagers love to write" (Smith 4).

CORRECT!

100

The amount of sentences a thesis statement should be.

What is one?

100

The appeal to emotions.

What is Pathos?
200

The paragraph where you give the opinion of the opposite of what you are arguing and then disprove the opinion.

What is Counterargument?

200

Is this attribution correct?

"80% of people like dogs more than cats" (3).

INCORRECT!

200

The number of reasons in a thesis statement.

What is three?

200
An extreme exaggeration (figurative language).

What is Hyperbole?

300

The paragraphs that start with "First," "Second," and "Third."

What is Body Paragraphs?

300

Is this attribution correct?

Smith states, "I love rice crispy treats more than anything in this world" (3).

CORRECT!

300

The first part of the thesis statement.

What is the claim?

300

True or false:

When you restate your thesis, you are copying the words you wrote exactly.

What is false!!!!

400

The paragraph that includes a "Call to Action."

What is Conclusion?

400

How would you create an attribution for the following quote:

Article: "Tacos are the Best"

Author: Jake Williams

Quote: "90% of Americans say tacos are the best food."

Page: 4

According to the article, "Tacos are the Best," "90% of Americans say tacos are the best food" (Williams 4).

400

The second part of a thesis statement.

What is the reasons?

400
The response to a counterargument.

What is rebuttal?

500

The paragraphs that have citations/attributions.

What is Body Paragraph 1, 2, & 3 AND Counterargument?

500

Is this attribution correct?


According to the epic poem, The Odyssey, Odysseus is a Casanova. (Homer)

INCORRECT!

500

What is a good thesis statement for the following information?

Claim: Dogs are better than cats.

Reason 1: Dogs are happier.

Reason 2: Dogs are cuter.

Reason 3: Dogs are more fun.

Dogs are better than cats because they are happier, cuter, and more fun.

500
A reference to history, literature, pop culture, etc.

What is allusion?

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