Essay Writing Terms2 EAG

Front

Readers of your essay

Back

Audience

Front

Restated thesis statement reminding readers of your position.

Back

Modified Thesis

Front

Order of paragraphs/details arrangement.

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Organization

Front

An engaging element that prompts thought in an essay.

Back

Challenge

Front

Restated focus statement in the conclusion; reminds readers of the original topic.

Back

Modified Focus

Front

The "attitude" of an essay determined by word choice and arrangement.

Back

Tone

Front

Efficiency of an essay; good flow means easy reading with well-connected ideas.

Back

Flow

Front

Transition word/phrase connecting paragraphs for smooth essay flow

Back

Bridge

Front

Reason for writing an essay (express, inform, entertain, describe, analyze)

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Purpose

Front

Level of word choice in an essay based on the audience

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Formality