Essay Basics Quiz

What is the purpose of the introduction in an essay?

• To present the topic and main point

• To summarize the main points

• To restate the thesis

• To provide general information

What is a thesis statement?

• A statement of the author's feelings

• A statement of the author's specific idea about the topic

• A statement of the author's emotions

• A statement of the author's personal experiences

What should every body paragraph begin with?

• A conclusion

• A summary

• A topic sentence

• A transition phrase

What should be included in the body of an essay to support the thesis?

• Informal language

• Personal opinions

• Direct and indirect quotes

• Emotional language

What should the conclusion of an essay include?

• Writing in the 1st person point of view

• Summarizing the main points word for word

• Rephrasing the thesis

• A new main idea

What type of language should be used in an essay?

• Emotional language

• Technical language

• Informal language

• Personal language

Where should transitions be included in an essay?

• Only in the conclusion

• Only at the beginning of the essay

• Only at the end of the essay

• Between ideas, sentences, or paragraphs

What should the thesis be supported with?

• Facts, expert testimony, and research

• Personal beliefs

• Informal language

• Emotional anecdotes

What point of view should an essay be written in?

• 1st person point of view

• 2nd person point of view

• 3rd person point of view

• 4th person point of view

What should never be added in the conclusion of an essay?

• Writing in the 3rd person point of view

• Rephrasing the thesis

• A new main idea

• A strong closing transition phrase