Essays & Thesis
True or False: You write the thesis statement in the last sentence in the conclusion paragraph.
False you write it in the last sentence of the introduction paragraph.
What is a hook?
The first sentence (or two) of your essay. It must grab or “hook” the reader and build interest in your writing.
How many body paragraphs are there in an essay?
three
What is a type of writing that provides information that clarifies, explains, or defines?
an expository
What type of elements does narrative writing have?
A: Story Elements
What do you do in a Compare and Contrast essay?
A: You show similarities and differences
What is the main purpose of a thesis?
A. To give readers a preview of what you will be discussing in the body paragraphs.
Where do you find a hook?
The first sentence in the introduction.
True or false:
Each body paragraph should have one main idea?
True
What does the "I" mean in P.I.E.?
Inform
What is the central point to a story in Narrative Writing?
A: The Theme
What can you use to begin writing a compare and contrast essay?
A; Venn Diagram
What do we do in a thesis statement?
Restate the prompt BRIEFLY and state the main topic of each body paragraph BRIEFLY.
What is one way you can write a hook?
Question, descriptive, onomatopoeia, interesting fact, quotations
What are the five things a body paragraph needs?
introduction, three key details, conclusion
What type of writing do they use for speeches, ads, movie reviews, and newspapers?
A. Persuasive
What is the turning point in a narrative?
A: The Climax
What are the two methods of compare and contrast essay writing?
A: The block method and the point-by-point method.
True or False: The formula for the Thesis statement is prompt+topic1 = topic 2 = topic 3
True
What does the hook do?
It creates interest by using various strategies like an open action.
The body paragraphs should be supported by what?
textual evidence
What is it called when an author uses pacing, speed, and repetition??
A: Pacing
What do they call who is telling the story?
A: Point of View
What should you include in the conclusion of a Narrative Essay?
A: Titles, authors, and genres of both works.
What is the part of an essay that ties it all together?
.The Conclusion
Do you agree with this statement? Why?
Birth order can strongly affect one's relationship with parents, relationship with others, and how one views responsibility as an adult.
True or False: The body of the essay is structured with the thesis statement topics inverted.
A: False
What is the "R" in "A.R.M.S"?
A: Remove
What method is used in a narrative to present a personality?
A: Characterization
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