KJH Informative Essay Vocab 2018 Krein

Front

A summary or incident illustrating the main idea

Back

Example

Front

First sentence in an essay or story to capture attention

Back

Hook

Front

Thoughts, feelings, and observations related to a quote and its societal effects.

Back

Elaboration

Front

Introductory info about the issue, mentioning both sides of a debate.

Back

Information for Background

Front

What does the quote or evidence signify and its relevance to the thesis?

Back

Explanation

Front

Info rephrased in your own words (Five finger rule - use synonyms!)

Back

Paraphrase

Front

Author's key point about the topic?

Back

Main Idea

Front

Quoted info with citation

Back

Quote (Cite)

Front

Supporting details for the main idea

Back

Descriptive Details

Front

Central idea in a work that all parts refer to (essential for an informative essay).

Back

Thesis