Essay Writing

main point, argument, claim, all of the above

expository

a restating of your thesis, a brief summary of your main ideas, a thought-provoking question or a call to action, all of the above

at the end of your introduction, repeated with slightly different words in your conclusion

introduction, body paragraph(s), conclusion

To introduce the topic and present the thesis statement.

A section of an essay that develops a specific point related to the thesis.

The final paragraph that summarizes the main points and restates the thesis.

A narrative essay tells a story, while a descriptive essay paints a picture with words.

An engaging opening sentence that grabs the reader's attention.