Essay Writing Techniques Flashcard

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How does your hook relate to the main topic of your essay?

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It introduces an unrelated but interesting fact.

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What essential background information does your reader need?

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A brief overview of the topic

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How can you connect your attention getter to the background information?

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By explaining how the hook sets up the context.

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What is the main argument of your essay?

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A specific and clear point you will discuss.

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What is the main argument of your essay? Is your thesis statement clear and specific?

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Yes, it outlines the main points of the essay.

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What is the main idea of this paragraph?

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A supporting point related to the thesis.

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How does this main point support your thesis?

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It directly relates to one of the main points in the thesis.

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What specific evidence will you use to support your main point?

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Statistics and facts from credible sources

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How credible and relevant is your evidence?

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Very credible and directly relevant

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How does this evidence support your main point?

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It explains the significance of the evidence.