Essay Writing Flashcard

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What is the importance of revising the first paragraph of an essay?

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The first paragraph is crucial as it creates the first impression on the reader, particularly for assessments like the STAAR essay.

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What constitutes a strong thesis statement?

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A strong thesis should not only state key words from the prompt but also provide a clear and specific argument or position.

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What should the concluding paragraph of an essay include?

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It should restate the thesis in different words, summarize the main arguments, and may include a call to action or a probing question.

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What literary device is used in the phrase 'Difficulties stalked the person through every alley and road of life'?

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This phrase uses personification, attributing human characteristics to 'difficulties'.

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What is the preferred type of hook for an essay?

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The preferred hook can be a quote, an outrageous statement, or a literary device like personification, metaphor, or simile, but not a question.

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Define 'thesis statement'.

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A thesis statement is a concise summary of the main point or claim of an essay, usually found in the introduction.

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What is a 'hook' in essay writing?

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A hook is an engaging opening sentence or question designed to grab the reader's attention.

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Explain the role of the introduction in an essay.

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The introduction sets the stage for the essay, presents the thesis statement, and provides background information.

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What is the purpose of a concluding paragraph?

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The concluding paragraph summarizes the main points, reinforces the thesis, and leaves a lasting impression on the reader.

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What is 'personification'?

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Personification is a literary device where human traits are attributed to non-human entities or abstract concepts.