Essay Structure
What are the 3 types of paragraphs?
Introduction, Body Paragraphs, Conclusion
What question does an essay that focuses on causes answer?
"Why does something happen..."
What two things does a sentence need in order to be complete?
A subject and a verb
What are three examples of what you can use for a hook (besides using a question)
Experience/Story, Statistic, Quote, Metaphor/Simile, Strong Statement, Description
What are 3 examples of key phrases/words you'll find in an essay title to let you know it's a effect essay?
Consequences of, Results of, Impacts of, Effects of
What is the infinitive? Give an example
a verb in its most basic form (ie To be)
What are 2 examples of a supporting detail?
Reasons/Arguments, Statistics, Supporting Information, Examples
Give three examples of connectors between sentences that show effect
*Bonus*
For this reason; Therefore; As a result; Thus; Consequently
What do you have to do before using a pronoun?
*Bonus*
Use a regular noun before, either within the sentence or in the sentence before it.
What are the three things you should usually do when formatting an essay?
*Bonus*
12 Point Font, Times New Roman, Paragraph Spacing and Indentation
What were the two mistakes many writers make that we looked at in class? Define them
Wordiness and Redundancy
What verb tense shares the same form as a gerund?
*Bonus*
Past Progressive
What is the difference between repeating a thesis and restating it?
N/A
What type of essay does a Cause-Effect essay prepare us to write?
Persuasive/Argument Essays
In what order do we put different adjectives when they all describe one noun?
Quantity - Quality - size - age - shape - color - origin - material