Parts of an Essay

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What is an essay?

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An essay is a short piece of writing on a particular subject.

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What are the main parts of an essay?

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The main parts of an essay are the introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion.

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What is the purpose of the introduction in an essay?

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The introduction introduces the topic and presents the thesis statement.

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What is a thesis statement?

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A thesis statement is a sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay.

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What are body paragraphs?

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Body paragraphs are the middle sections of an essay that provide support for the thesis.

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What is the conclusion of an essay?

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The conclusion summarizes the main points and restates the thesis in a new way.

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What is a transition in writing?

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A transition is a word or phrase that connects ideas and helps the flow of writing.

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Give an example of a transition word.

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Examples of transition words include 'however', 'furthermore', and 'in addition'.

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What is the role of a topic sentence?

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A topic sentence states the main idea of a paragraph.

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How many sentences should a good paragraph have?

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A good paragraph typically has 6 to 8 sentences.