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WHERE IS IT?
TRANSITIONS, etc.
ESSAY FACTS 1
ESSAY FACTS 2
MISCELLANEOUS
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Used at the very beginning of your essay to gain interest
What is the attention grabber?
100
Name one transition you might use to introduce an example.
What is -for instance, OR -for example, OR -an example of this? -within -given
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This kind of essay asks you to explain something to your reader
What is expository?
100
Setting down your ideas in an organized way before you start writing.
What is a plan OR planning?
100
Word like this are useful for for the (simple) reason that, being that, for, in view of (the fact), inasmuch as, because (of the fact), seeing that, as, owing to (the fact), due to (the fact that), in that since, forasmuch as, which part of the essay?
What is showing evidence? Body paragraph
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This is where you refer back to your topic but state it differently
What is the conclusion?
200
"For these reasons," "consequently," or "to sum up" are transitions to start this part of the essay.
What is the conclusion?
200
This very boring word is often overused in essays. You can replace it with declared, exclaimed, shouted, called, whispered, etc.
What is "said"?
200
This kind of essay asks you to convince your reader
What is persuasive/argumentative?
200
How Ms. Lucic feel about these transtion words: in the (first, second, etc.) place, initially, to start with, first of all thirdly, (&c.),to begin with, at first, for a start, secondly.
HATE
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Using onomatopoeia, sharing a surprising fact or experience, or asking a question is a good gimmick for which part of the essay?
What is -the beginning, or -the introduction, or -the attention grabber?
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Name one transition to introduce an opposing point of view or opinion.
What is any one of the following: on the other hand, in contrast, on the contrary, but, instead, or however? (Others may be acceptable)
300
President Obama declared, " 'George. Where are you at George?' "(Steinbeck 107). This is an example of using a ___________ in your essay.
What is a quotation?
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the sweet taste of mango, the soft breeze brushing her cheeks, the sizzling hot sun frying the sand - these are examples of ___________________
What is using sensory images OR sensory language for a narrative essay
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This is a sentence that expresses the main ideas of your paper and answers the question or questions posed by your paper.
Thesis: To form a solid thesis, think about the following: •What am I arguing? •What is my reasoning? •How should I organize my reasons/evidence?
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QEFS quotes -examples -facts, and -statistics should be used to support your topic throughout this part of your essay
What is the body?
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too, let alone, much less additionally, nor, alternatively, on the other hand, not to mention (this), such as, as, particularly, including, as an illustration, for example, like, in particular, for one thing, to illustrate, or instance, especially, notably, by way of example, are good ways to start this part of your essay.
What is the body OR First supporting paragraph?
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Quotations by an expert to support your opinion should be used in this type of essay
What is persuasive/thematic/argumentative?
400
In a persuasive essay, this is when you state the opinion of the other side, then tell why you disagree with it
What is a counter-argument?
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Structure of a thesis.
•Allude to the 3 main points you wish to address in the main body of the essay. •Touch on the organization of your argument •Explain what significance your argument has. •Appear in the first paragraph, as it serves as an introduction to your approach to the literary work. Generally, a thesis appears at the end of the first paragraph -- letting the reader know what to expect for the body of the work.
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Where you take your stand in a argmentative essay
What is the introduction, or the opening statement/argument? last sentence of first paragraph
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Name one: Transitions give an essay a sense of ______________ and _____________.
What is -direction, OR -unity?
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A word or phrase used to show the reader a change in direction from one idea to another
What is a transition?
500
In the conclusion of a persuasive essay, where you ask your readers to do something about the issue.
What is call for action?
500
One piece of advice you would give to someone about using statistics in an essay
What is -make them reasonable, OR -use only a few, not too many