Essay Writing

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What is an essay?

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An essay is a written work that presents your thoughts with organization and pre-planning.

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What should your conclusion contain?

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Your conclusion should contain a restating of your thesis, a brief summary of your main ideas, and a thought-provoking question or a call to action.

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What should each body paragraph include?

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Each body paragraph should include details, examples, and explanations.

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Where should your thesis or claim be placed?

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Your thesis or claim should be at the beginning or at the end of your introduction, and it should be repeated with slightly different words in your conclusion.

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What is an expository essay?

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An expository essay is one that presents information or facts and explains them.

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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 is the purpose of an introduction in an essay?

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The introduction serves to introduce the topic, provide background information, and present the thesis statement.

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What is a hook in an essay?

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A hook is an engaging opening sentence or question that grabs the reader's attention.

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What are transition sentences?

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Transition sentences are used to connect ideas between paragraphs and help the essay flow smoothly.

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What is the difference between a narrative and a descriptive essay?

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A narrative essay tells a story, while a descriptive essay focuses on detailing a person, place, or event.