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WHERE IS IT?
TRANSITIONS, etc.
ESSAY FACTS 1
ESSAY FACTS 2
MISCELLANEOUS
100
Used at the very beginning of your essay to gain interest
What is the grabber/lead/hook?
100
Name one transition you might use to introduce an example.
What is -for instance, OR -for example, OR -an example of this?
100
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
A boring word that can be replaced with elated, thrilled, delighted, overjoyed, etc.
What is "happy"?
200
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 or argumentative?
200
Whoosh! Whizz! Bang! Sizzle! are examples of this
What is onomatopoeia?
300
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 attention grabber/hook/lead?
300
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, "I would love to visit Miami!" This is an example of using a ___________ in your essay.
What is a quotation?
300
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
300
"Said is dead" conveys this message to the writer.
What is the need to use more interesting or descriptive words? OR What is don't use the same old boring, common words?
400
This is where you should explain the reasons with evidence and examples.
What is the body?
400
"To begin with," "first of all," or "initially" are good ways to start this part of your essay.
What is the first body paragraph?
400
Quotations by an expert to support your opinion should be used in this type of essay
What is argumentative?
400
In a persuasive or argumentative essay, this is when you state the opinion of the other side, then tell why you disagree with it
What is a counter-argument?
400
QEFS stands for these four kinds of evidence in an essay.
What is -quotes -examples -facts, and -statistics?
500
Where you take your stand/claim in a argumentative essay
What is the introduction?
500
Name one: Transitions give an essay a sense of ______________ and _____________.
What is -direction, OR -unity?
500
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 an argumentative essay, where you use a powerful statement.
What is the last sentence?
500
What should you do after you read the articles and information and decide on your claim?
Look for evidence to support your claim.