Writing : Introduction

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course: writing skill

Multiple Choice

The purpose of the introduction paragraph is to _______.

• 1. grab the attention of the reader

• 2. provide background information on the topic

• 1 and 2

Multiple Choice

Which is NOT an important part of an introduction paragraph?

• Grabber

• Topic

• Summary

• Thesis

Multiple Choice

A "grabber" is used to ___________.

• acts as a hook

• explain the topic

• argue your claim

• wrap up your essay

Multiple Choice

If you start your essay about the meaning of life with this:

“Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value.” – Albert Einstein

Which type of hook are you using?

• riddle

• statistic

• onomatopoeia

• quote

Multiple Choice

Here’s an example of a hook for an essay about the differences between British and American English.

I got off the train and pulled my luggage behind me. A cab pulled up to the curb, and the driver got out. He lifted my luggage and said, “Miss, I’m just going to put your stuff in the boot.” I didn’t know what he meant until I saw him open the car’s trunk. Then I realized the boot means car trunk. I got in the cab, wondering how many other words would be different in England.

Which type of hook is this?

• proverb

• anecdote

• quote

• jokes

Multiple Choice

Here’s an example of a hook about an essay on gun ownership in the United States:

Almost two-thirds of American adults at some point in their life lived in a home with at least one gun.

Which type of hook is this?

• Anecdote

• Proverbs / Quotes

• Jokes / Riddles

• Statistic

Multiple Choice

The thesis statement _______________.

• provides an overview of what your essay will be about

• is used to establish importance of the topic

• explains why the reader should agree with you

• is not necessary in the introduction paragraph