Vocabulary for Essay Writing

The first paragraph of an essay is called

• introductory paragraph

• subtopic

• conclusion

The last paragraph of an essay is called

• introductory paragraph

• subtopic

• conclusion

An introductory paragraph should include which two things

• topic sentence and supporting details

• thesis statement and subtopics

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CCSS.W.8.2A

Which answer below is an example of a thesis statement?

• Loneliness is a central theme in Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men.

• I like the color purple.

• What is the central theme in Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men?

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CCSS.RL.6.2

Your thesis statement is: Cars have changed a great deal over the years. Which of the following would be an appropriate subtopic?

• My favorite car is a Chevy Equinox.

• Cars are fun to drive and they can take you to a lot of places.

• Although the first cars invented did not have turn signals, this is a standard inclusion for all vehicles today.

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CCSS.W.6.2A

CCSS.W.6.2B

What part of an essay restates the thesis statement?

• introductory paragraph

• body

• conclusion

The author's bias toward the research is _________ because he is disregarding evidence that contradicts his point of view.

• problematic

• unnecessary

• biased

• valid

Which of these shows the greatest degree of certainty?

• may

• can

• perhaps

• certainly

Which of these shows the least certainty

• can

• usually

• surely

• obviously

Write a synonym for "shows" as in...

This evidence shows the reader that...