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Introduction
Body Paragraphs
Conclusion
Style
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What is the point of an introduction?
To tell the reader what your essay is about and what you will discuss.
100
What is the point of body paragraphs?
It is where your explain your argument/opinion.
100
What is the point of a conclusion?
To sum up your argument. (And also, leave the reader with a really good, final impression of your writing)
100
Should an essay be written in a formal or informal style?
Formal. (This is called register)
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What are two elements that need to be in an introduction?

1. The topic 2. The title of the text you will discuss 3. The author of the title 4. A clear and coherent thesis.

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What is a quote?
A quote is either writing down the exact words one someone has said, or it is writing down the exact words that are written in a text.
200
Should a conclusion include new information?
No. (But, you may include a final thought which you haven't raised yet to leave the reader something to think about)
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In an essay should you use phrases like this: "In this essay I am going to write about the film, Mt. Zion." ?
No. It sounds too informal. You should never include these types of phrases.
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What are key words?
Words from the question/topic which most indicate what the essay should be about.
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What is a topic sentence?
The sentence of your body paragraph which states what the paragraph will be about? (It should be the first or second sentence of each body paragraph)
300
What two elements most need to be in a conclusion?
Re-stating your points and your topic.
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What is the correct sentence to use in an essay and why? 1. I don't agree with the director's message in this film. 2. I do not agree with the director's message in this film.
2 - because it is more formal.
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Why do you need to list your points in an introduction?
So the reader knows what you will discuss / to make the essay easier to follow.
400
Why do body paragraphs need evidence?
So you have proof that your opinion is correct/has value/can be trusted.
400
How similar should a conclusion be to your introduction?
Conclusions should be very similar - but not exactly - to your introduction.
400
In an essay should you be mainly writing in the first person?
No. You can use first person (I think) when bringing up your personal opinion, but most of the essay should avoid using personal pronouns - I, me, my, mine etc
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How does starting your essay with a rhetorical question make your introduction interesting?
Because it makes your reader think about your topic before they have read what you think, making them engaged in what you will discuss.
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How important are body paragraphs to the success of your essay?

Body paragraphs are very important.

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Why are conclusions important?
Because they sum up your argument for the reader / they are where you leave your final impression about how good you are at writing essays.
500
What does having an 'academic voice' mean?
It means you use intelligent sounding, formal words.