THE STRUCTURE OF AN ESSAY

What is the main purpose of an expository essay?

• The main purpose of an expository essay is to present information of a topic or idea.

• The main purpose of an expository essay is to share personal opinions and experiences.

• The main purpose of an expository essay is to narrate a story.

• The main purpose of an expository essay is to argue for a specific point of view.

What is a hook in an essay?

• A hook in an essay is a sentence or phrase that grabs the reader's attention.

• A hook in an essay is a type of fishing tool.

• A hook in an essay is a term used to describe a poorly written sentence.

• A hook in an essay is a decorative element at the beginning of a paragraph.

What is a thesis statement?

• A thesis statement is a concise summary of the main point or claim of an essay, research paper, or other type of academic writing.

• A thesis statement is a list of sources used in an essay.

• A thesis statement is a paragraph that summarizes the entire essay.

• A thesis statement is a question that the essay seeks to answer.

What is a topic sentence?

• A topic sentence is a sentence that provides supporting details for the main idea of a paragraph.

• A topic sentence is a sentence that is placed at the end of a paragraph.

• A topic sentence is a sentence that summarizes the entire paragraph.

• A topic sentence is a sentence that expresses the main idea or point of a paragraph.

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What are supporting details in an essay?

• General background information that is unrelated to the main idea.

• Opinions or personal anecdotes that are not backed by evidence.

• Irrelevant details that distract from the main idea.

• Specific pieces of information or evidence that help to develop and support the main idea or thesis statement.

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What is a concluding sentence?

• A concluding sentence is the first sentence of a paragraph or essay.

• A concluding sentence summarizes the main points or ideas in a paragraph or essay.

• A concluding sentence is a sentence that introduces a new topic.

• A concluding sentence is a sentence that provides evidence or examples.

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What are transitions in an essay?

• Words or phrases that connect ideas and create a smooth flow between sentences and paragraphs.

• Words or phrases that are only used in the introduction of an essay.

• Words or phrases that are unnecessary in an essay.

• Words or phrases that disrupt the flow of ideas.

What is the purpose of an expository essay?

• To persuade the reader to take a specific action.

• To entertain the reader with a fictional story.

• To explain or inform the reader about a specific topic or subject.

• To analyze and evaluate different viewpoints on a topic.

Why is a hook important in an essay?

• To grab the reader's attention and make them want to continue reading.

• To explain the essay's methodology.

• To introduce the essay's conclusion.

• To provide a summary of the essay's main points.

How do transitions help in an essay?

• Transitions help in an essay by adding unnecessary length and redundancy to the writing.

• Transitions help in an essay by making the writing choppy and difficult to follow.

• Transitions help in an essay by creating confusion and disorganization between ideas and paragraphs.

• Transitions help in an essay by providing a smooth flow between ideas and paragraphs.