Essay Writing

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What is a 'hook' in essay writing?

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An interesting thought, fact, or question at the beginning of an essay that catches the reader's interest.

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What is another name for a thesis?

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Main point, argument, or claim.

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What should each body paragraph include?

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Details, examples, and explanations.

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What is an example of a hook?

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Did you know that you're not born a good writer but that you can learn to be one?

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What type of essay tells a story?

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Narrative essay.

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What is a thesis statement?

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A sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay.

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What is the purpose of a topic sentence?

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To introduce the main idea of a paragraph.

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What is an expository essay?

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An essay that explains, informs, or describes a topic.

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What is a persuasive essay?

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An essay that aims to convince the reader of a particular point of view.

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What are transition words?

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Words or phrases that help connect ideas and paragraphs in writing.