Essay Writing Terminology

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ESSAY

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A piece of writing that gives your thoughts about a subject.

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CONNOTATION

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A meaning suggested by a certain word in addition to its literal or most exact meaning.

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BODY PARAGRAPH

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A middle paragraph in an essay that develops a point supporting the controlling idea of the whole essay.

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RATIO

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1 part concrete detail to 2+ parts commentary.

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THESIS

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A sentence with a subject and opinion, serving as the controlling idea of your essay.

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WEAVING

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Blending concrete details and commentary in a body paragraph.

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CHUNK

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One sentence of concrete detail and two sentences of commentary; the smallest unified group of thoughts you can write.

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CONCRETE DETAIL

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Specific details that form the backbone or core of your body paragraphs, including facts, specifics, examples, descriptions, illustrations, and support.

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INTRODUCTION

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The first paragraph in an essay, including the statement that identifies the controlling idea for your whole essay.

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TOPIC SENTENCE

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The first sentence in a body paragraph, which must have a subject and opinion for the paragraph.