Name the Word
Which word means “to say what somebody or something is like”?
Describe
Complete: The first sentence of an introduction is called the ______ sentence.
Opening
Does “It might be suggested that…” express MORE certainty or LESS certainty?
Less certainty
but also / fast food / extremely cheap / Not only / convenient / is
Not only is fast food convenient but also extremely cheap.
_______ essays are a type of essay where the writing presents a claim or position on a controversial issue and supports it with evidence and rhetoric.
Argumentative.
Which word means “to tell somebody about something in a way that is easy to understand”?
Explain
Complete: A closing sentence is the last part of the ______ paragraph.
Conclusion
Does “It is stated that…” express MORE certainty or LESS certainty?
More certainty
mental well-being / swimming / but also / Not only / improve / does / physical health
Not only does swimming improve physical health but also mental well-being.
_____ essays are a type of essay where the writer tells a story, often from their personal experience, using vivid language, descriptive details, and their imagination.
Narrative.
Which word means “to talk about something, especially in order to decide something”?
Discuss
What technique joins ideas, sentences, and paragraphs together?
Linking
Does “It could be argued that mental strength is more important than physical strength” express MORE certainty or LESS certainty?
Less certainty
improve / video games / but also / Not only / problem-solving skills / encourage / do / social interactions
Not only do video games encourage social interactions but also improve problem-solving skills.
_____ essays are essays in which the writer presents a balanced analysis or explanation of a specific topic, idea, or concept.
Expository.
Which word means “to give a brief statement of the main points”?
Summarize
What do we call another person’s exact words used to support a point in a body paragraph?
Quotes / quotations
Does “It is demonstrated that…” express MORE certainty or LESS certainty?
More certainty
cultural identity / bring / Not only / traditional festivals / but also / communities together / preserve / do
Not only do traditional festivals bring communities together but also preserve cultural identity.
_____ essays are essays in which the writer uses detailed language and sensory imagery to paint a vivid picture of a person, place, object or event.
Descriptive.
Name both words: 1. To examine similarities and differences. 2. To focus on differences.
1. Compare. 2. Contrast.
Put these essay sections in order: conclusion / introduction / body paragraphs.
Introduction → body paragraphs → conclusion
In “Leonardo da Vinci asserted that simplicity is the ultimate sophistication,” which verb presents the claim confidently?
Asserted
the destruction of biodiversity / does / but also / dirty water / Not only / speed up / lead to illness
Not only does dirty water lead to illness but also speed up the destruction of biodiversity.
______ essays are essays in which one focuses on explaining and exemplifying recent scientific advances and discoveries.
Scientific.