Basic Essay Structure

1. 1. Which of these is NOT a hook?

• Question

• Anecdote

• Joke

• Thesis

• Quotation

Where do you find basic facts and information about the topic plus definitions of key words and terms?

• Thesis statement

• General statement and remarks

• Topic sentence

• Concluding sentence

• Hook

Which of these is the best definition of the thesis statement?

• Topic + main idea

• Topic + supporting idea

• Topic + Example

• Topic + explanation

What does a citation contain?

• Author's name + name of publisher + website address

• Year of publication + name of publisher + website address

• Author's name + year of publication + name of publisher

• Author's name + year of publication

Which of these is NOT a supporting detail?

• Fact

• Statistic

• Expert opinion

• Hypothesis

• Explanation

What should generally NOT be included in the conclusion?

• Repetition of thesis statement

• Summary of supporting ideas

• Introduction of new ideas

• recommendation for future research

• Final comment

Why is the reference list necessary? (Choose two answers)

• To show how clever the writer is

• To allow readers to verify the accuracy of the source material

• To assist readers with their research

• To show how many resources have been used in writing the essay

How many supporting ideas should a topic sentence contain?

• One

• Three

• Zero

• It depends

''A university education is a good investment.'' What is the best word to describe this thesis statement?

• Informative

• Detailed

• Perfect

• Vague

Why do we sometimes include a concluding sentence at the end of a body paragraph?

• To complete the paragraph

• To remind the reader of the main idea for the paragraph

• To repeat the the first sentence of the paragraph

• To end the paragraph with a conclusion