Essay Writing

Essay Writing

Techniques for introductions and conclusions

To get the reader's attention we use these techniques in the introduction:

• address directly

• start with an objective statement

• .................... a quotation

• .................... a rhethorical question

• .................... a problem that needs a solution

• make reference to a strange situation/scene

Which techniques are used?

Multiple Choice

Strange as it may seem, there are now as many mobile phones in the world as there are people.

• a rhetorical question

• an objective statement

• a problem that needs a solution

• reference to a strange situation

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Nine out of ten children questioned in a recent survey said they had been bullied.

• addresses directly

• a quotation

• a problem that needs solution

• an objective statement

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If you spend a lot of time in front of your PC, you could be putting your health at risk.

• addresses directly

• an objective statement

• reference to a strange scene

• a quotation

Multiple Choice

Due to crisis in the global economy, unemployment is a major problem today's youth is facing.

• a rhetorical question

• an objective statement

• problem that needs a solution

• a quotation

Multiple Choice

If going to the gym is such a good way of keeping fit, then why do we find excuses not to go?

• an objective statement

• addresses directly

• reference to a strange situation

• a rhetorical question

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The French novelist Anatole France once said, "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened."

• a rhetorical question

• a quotation

• an objective statement

• a problem that needs a solution

Techniques in the conclusion

• Give readers smth to think about

• Summarise the points made

• End with a quotation

• .................. a rhetorical question

• .................. an objective statement

Which techniques are used?

Multiple Choice

1C. In conclusion, studies have shown that computers can negatively affect our well-being.

• give the reader smth to think about

• summarises the points made

• a quotation

• an objective statement

Multiple Choice

2E. One wonders what the future of mobile technology will be.

• summarises the points made

• gives the reader smth to think about

• a rhethorical question

• a quotation

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3B. All things considered, if these solutions are put into effect, then young people can find jobs more easily.

• smth to think about

• an objective statement

• summary of points

• a rhetorical question

Multiple Choice

4A. As world heavyweight boxing champion Gene Tunney said, "To enjoy the glow of good health, you must exercise".

• a rhetorical question

• an objective statement

• a quotation

• a solution

Multiple Choice

5F. Is it any wonder that so many people keep a pet of some kind?

• a quotation

• a statement

• a summary of points

• a rhetorical question

Multiple Choice

6D. To sum up, teachers, parents and the victims themselves must take united action to fight this problem.

• smth to think about

• a summary of points

• a question without an answer

• a statement

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