Introduction and Conclusion Class B

What is the purpose of an introduction?

• To provide background information, set the tone, and grab the reader's attention.

• To provide evidence and examples.

• To conclude the essay.

• To summarize the main points of the essay.

Name one element of an introduction.

• thesis statement

• body paragraph

• hook

• conclusion

What is the purpose of a conclusion?

• The purpose of a conclusion is to introduce new ideas.

• The purpose of a conclusion is to summarize and provide a final thought.

• The purpose of a conclusion is to repeat the main points.

• The purpose of a conclusion is to leave the reader hanging.

Name one element of a conclusion.

• Statement

• Opinion

• Question

• Fact

True or False: An introduction provides background information about the topic.

• False

• An introduction is only for formal presentations

• An introduction is not necessary

• True

True or False: A conclusion summarizes the main points of the text.

• False

• True

• A conclusion is only for long texts

• A conclusion is not necessary

What is the first sentence of an introduction called?

• hook

• thesis statement

• body paragraph

• conclusion

What is the last sentence of a conclusion called?

• final remark

• ending statement

• closing statement

• concluding statement

True or False: An introduction grabs the reader's attention.

• True

• An introduction is only for academic writing

• An introduction is not necessary

• False

True or False: A conclusion introduces new ideas.

• True

• Sometimes

• Only in certain cases

• False