Essay Structure Quiz

What is the first paragraph of an essay called?

• starter

• introduction

• thesis

• opener

What is the first sentence in the introduction paragraph called?

• grabber

• opener

• hook

• topic

What is the purpose of the hook?

• To summarize the topic of the essay

• To give background information

• To get the reader's attention

• To review the main claim of the essay

What is the last sentence of the introduction paragraph called?

• Thesis statement or claim

• Call to action

• Topic review

• Evidence

Which of these does NOT describe a thesis statement? (3 are true; 1 is untrue.)

• It states the writer's main claim about the topic of the essay

• It is the last sentence of the introduction

• It tells the reader what the essay will be about

• It is optional and not very important

Besides the hook and the thesis, what else should be in the introduction paragraph?

• Research information

• Evidence

• Conclusion

• A brief summary of the main topics or ideas in the essay

What sentence in the introduction states the essay's subject and the writer's stance/opinion about it?

• Hook

• Bridge

• Topic Sentence

• Thesis Statement

Which of the following help the reader's attention move from one topic or paragraph to another?

• Citations

• Transitions

• Quotations

• Conclusions

Which of these is NOT a transition phrase? (3 are transition phrases; 1 is not.)

• To begin, ...

• In addition, ...

• Finally, ...

• I believe that...

What paragraphs come after the introduction, but before the conclusion paragraph?

• Body paragraphs

• Evidence paragraphs

• Example paragraphs

• Framework paragraphs