Essay Writing

What is the purpose of an essay?

• To present a coherent and well-structured argument or analysis on a specific topic.

• To provide a summary of a book or article.

• To entertain the reader with fictional stories.

• To persuade the reader to take a specific action.

What are the components of an essay?

• Conclusion, bibliography, appendix.

• Introduction, body paragraphs, conclusion

• Thesis statement, supporting evidence, counterarguments.

• Title, abstract, references.

Why is a strong introduction important in an essay?

• To grab the reader's attention and set the tone for the essay.

• To conclude the essay.

• To provide background information for the essay.

• To summarize the main points of the essay.

What is a thesis statement in an essay?

• A concise summary of the main point or claim of the essay.

• A sentence that introduces the main idea of each body paragraph in the essay.

• A paragraph that provides background information on the essay topic.

• A statement that presents the writer's personal opinion on the topic.

What is the purpose of the introduction in an essay?

• To introduce the topic, provide background information, and present the thesis statement.

• To analyze the supporting evidence.

• To conclude the essay.

• To summarize the main points of the essay.

What are the main components of an essay?

• Introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion

• Conclusion, recommendations, and limitations.

• Title, abstract, and references.

• Thesis statement, supporting evidence, and counterarguments.

Hooks can be a ​ (a)   , ​ (b)   , ​ (c)   , ​ (d)   ,​​ (e)   .

• quote
• statement
• definitions
• impact words
• opinion
• facts
• fact

Why is it important to have a clear thesis statement in an essay?

• A clear thesis statement provides focus and direction for the essay.

• A clear thesis statement improves the grammar and punctuation of the essay.

• A clear thesis statement makes the essay more interesting.

• A clear thesis statement helps to organize the essay.

What should be included in the introduction of an essay?

• Thesis statement, body paragraphs, and conclusion.

• Conclusion, supporting evidence, and counterarguments.

• Hook, background information, and thesis statement

• Title, body paragraphs, and conclusion.

What are the different types of essays?

• narrative, descriptive, expository, persuasive, and argumentative

• personal, critical, research

• compare and contrast, cause and effect, process analysis

• analytical, reflective, informative