Effective Introductions

What are the modes of writing?

• Narrative, Descriptive, Persuasive, Expository

• Poetry, Play and Prose

• Narrative, Descriptive, Persuasive,Journals

• Speeches, Magazines, Letters

The purpose of a narrative is to

The purpose of an expository essay is to

What is flashback?

• A prediction of the future

• A recount of past events

• A figurative device

• A point of view

Point of Action is a way to introduce an exposition.

• True

• False

What is NOT a purpose of an introduction?

• Sets the tone for the piece

• Establishes the mood for the reader

• Introduces the topic

• Resolves the conflict

Atmospheric is a way to introduce both narrative and descriptive pieces.

• True

• False

What is missing is an expository introduction: Attention Grabber, Background information and __________

• Position on the topic

• Thesis

• Character

• Setting

You must state your position in a persuasive essay.

• True

• False

Examples of attention grabbers include:

• Quote

• Rhetorical Question

• Interesting Fact or Statement

• All of the above