Essay Introductions

What's a thesis statement, you ask? 🤔

• Oh, just something your teacher insists you write. 📝

• A fancy sentence to say 'Hi!' to your reader. 👋

• Your position (claim) combined with your opponent's pov (counterclaim)! 🍔

• That magic trick to keep the readers glued! ✨

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The purpose of a thesis statement is to...

• explain what the essay will be about.

• introduce the reader to the topic.

• wrap up your essay.

• provide evidence to support your opinions.

Ready to dive into the world of arguments? Let's figure out: What's the difference between a counterclaim and a claim?

• The claim is your position and the counterclaim is the opponents' position.

• Counterclaims start with phrases like "Opponents believe.."

• You support the claim and refute the counterclaim with evidence.

• All are correct

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Ready to dive into the world of essays? Let's figure out: What sets an expository essay apart from an argumentative essay?

• Only expository essays demand evidence.

• Argumentative essays are all about standing your ground and proving your point.

• Expository essays want you to prove your point too.

• One's a rollercoaster of fun, and the other's... not so much.

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Ready to be an essay wizard? 🧙‍♂️ Where should your magical thesis statement make its grand appearance in your essay?

• At the beginning of your introduction

• In your body paragraphs

• At the end of your introduction

• At the end of your entire essay

Ready to unlock the secret formula for crafting a winning argumentative claim? Dive in!

• Position because reason 1 and reason 2.

• Reason 1 and reason 2 + answer to the question.

• Whatever I feel like

• I am going to be writing about + topic

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Which of the following statements packs the biggest punch about friendship?

• Friendship is cool.

• It is important to have a good friend because they provide emotional support and encourage personal growth.

• Friends are the most important people in your life.

• Having friends is important.

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Ready to put on your detective hat? Which of these statements is the Sherlock Holmes of expository thesis statements?

• The author makes a lot of good points.

• I did not like this poem and it should be taken out of the curriculum forever!

• Do you like reading stories about nature?

• Jane Austen uses humor and irony to show the absurdities in Victorian marriage.

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Stuck because you can't find evidence for your thesis? What's the next best step?

• Brainstorm other reasons that you might be able to prove

• Give up on writing altogether

• Switch up your examples

• Leave your thesis out of your essay

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Ready to dive into a furry debate? Which of these statements packs the most persuasive punch?

• I'm not a fan of cats, though some folks are.

• Some argue that dogs are superior companions because they can perform tricks and embark on grand adventures; yet, compelling evidence suggests that cats reign supreme due to their independence and cost-effectiveness.

• Let's explore the furry face-off between cats and dogs, weighing their pros and cons.

• While there's a camp praising dogs for their trick-learning abilities and adventurous spirit, I'm here to make a case for why cats, with their self-reliant nature and affordability, are actually the top pets.

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