Structures of an Expository Essay

What is the correct term for the opening remark (comment) in a multi-paragraph essay that GRABS THE READER'S ATTENTION

• introduction

• thesis statement

• hook

• none of the above

The ____________ is the main claim that the entire essay revolved around.

• Context

• Hook

• Thesis Statement

• Introduction

What could you use as a hook to grab your reader's attention in a multi-paragraph essay?

• Thought-provoking question

• "Imagine If" statement

• Definition

• Any of the above

The thesis statement is usually found in the -

• last sentence of the introduction paragraph

• first sentence of the introduction paragraph

• last sentence of the body paragraph

• first sentence of the body paragraph

What is the purpose of a body paragraph's topic sentence (the first sentence in a body paragraph)?

• To let the reader know what the entire essay will be about

• To hook the reader

• To clearly state the main idea of the paragraph

• To answer the "so what" question

Choose all that apply. What type of proof/evidence can you use to support your topic sentence in your body paragraphs?

• personal experience

• current events (news paper articles)

• a fictional story you wrote

• literature (books)

• pop culture (movies, tv shows, etc.)

Each body paragraph should have a concluding sentence (the last sentence in your body paragraph). What is the purpose of this concluding sentence in your body paragraph?

• To restate the thesis statement

• To ask the reader a thought-provoking question

• To make a personal connection

• To explain how the paragraph's example ties back to the tesis

A good conclusion may -

• restate the thesis using new words

• include a "so what" statement

• refer back to the hook

• all of the above

What is the purpose of an expository essay?

• To entertain the reader with an engaging plot (story)

• To explain the author's opinion on an issue

• To describe a scene using sensory details and figurative language?

• To give the reader directions for completing a task

Read the writing prompt below.

"Write an essay explaining why friendship is important"

Which thesis statement is the strongest (best one) for this prompt?

• This essay will outline the benefits of friendship and explain why it is important

• Friendships are one of the key components (pieces) to a happy life.

• I believe that friendship is a pretty important thing to have

• Imagine a life without friends