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Introduction
Body
Thesis
Hooks
Bonus
100
Is the introduction the first, second, or third part of the persuasive essay?
1st!
100
Which part of the essay is the body paragraph? 1st, 2nd, or 3rd?
2nd
100
Which part of the essay does the thesis belong in?
The introduction
100
Which part of the essay does the hook belong?
Introductory paragraph
100
What is a simile? Provide an example
Comparing using the words "like" or "as"
200
What is the purpose of the introductory paragraph?
To grab the readers attention, and to present your position on the topic
200
What is a topic paragraph?
It outlines the argument for the body paragraph
200
What are the 3 main ingredients of a thesis statement?
Topic, opinion, and arguments/reasons
200
What is the job of the hook?
To grab the readers attention
200
What is personification? Provide an example
Giving human qualities to a non-living/ non-human objects
300
Should the author write detailed explanations supporting their arguments in the body paragraph?
No, detailed arguments belong in the body paragraphs.
300
How many arguments or points should be included in each paragraph?
one argument or point per paragraph
300
Should a thesis statement be arguable? Or should it be a fact? Why?
thesis statement should be arguable.
300
“It is hard to fail but it is worse never to have tried to succeed.” - Teddy Roosevelt
Quote technique
300
Describe the term allegory? give an example
Animal farm A story that can be interpreted to reveal hidden meaning.
400
What are the three main ingredients for a successful introductory paragraph?
Hook, transition, and thesis.
400
How many arguments are needed in the body paragraph section?
1-3 arguments are sufficient for most essays
400
No, using words such as maybe, or perhaps gives the reader the impression that the author is not confident in his or his position. Should we include uncertainty words (perhaps, maybe, might) in our thesis? Yes/No, and why?
No, using words such as maybe, or perhaps gives the reader the impression that the author is not confident in his or his position.
400
Which technique is being used below? Every year 14 billion pounds of garbage are dumped into the worlds oceans.
Fact Technique
400
Write a hook for the following topic: College tuition
Ex
500
What comes first in a persuasive essay, the thesis? Or the hook?
The Hook
500
What is the purpose of the body paragraphs?
To explain in detail the arguments presented in the author's thesis statement.
500
Which statement below meets the criteria for a thesis statement? 1. Fast food is bad and should be avoided. 2. Americans should avoid fast food consumption because of its negative long term health effects, high calorie count, and lack of nutrients.
2. Americans should avoid fast food consumption because of its negative long term health effects, high calorie count, and lack of nutrients.
500
Provide an example hook for the following topic: Cellphones in school
EX:
500
Provide a thesis statement for the following prompt: Playing NBA 2K18 or video games for long periods of time affects school performance
EX: