Explanatory essay

Explanatory essay

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English

7th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an explanatory essay?

Back

An explanatory essay is a type of writing that explains a topic or idea in a clear and concise manner, providing information and insights to the reader.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the purpose of an explanatory essay?

Back

The purpose of an explanatory essay is to inform or explain a topic to the reader.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How many paragraphs are typically in an explanatory essay?

Back

An explanatory essay typically consists of 5 paragraphs.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a thesis statement?

Back

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

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a topic sentence?

Back

A topic sentence is the sentence that tells the main idea of a paragraph.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a hook in an essay?

Back

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

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What comes after the hook in an introduction?

Back

After the hook, background information is provided to give context to the topic.

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