Essay Writing Quiz

What should the introduction of an essay include to capture the reader's attention?

• A detailed description of the author

• An attention-grabbing hook, relevant to the topic

• A summary of the essay

• A list of references

How many claims should a clear thesis statement include?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

What is essential for the body paragraphs of an essay?

• At least one piece of supporting textual evidence

• Personal opinions without evidence

• Two pieces of supporting textual evidence

• Irrelevant anecdotes

What characteristic is important for the conclusion of an essay?

• It should introduce new ideas

• It should be long and detailed

• It should summarize the main points and have a strong closing line

• It should include additional sources

How many sources should be included at a minimum in an essay?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

How can an introduction paragraph effectively grab the reader's attention?

• By restating the conclusion

• By presenting a relevant quote, question, or fact

• By summarizing the body paragraphs

• By listing the references

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a good introduction paragraph?

• It grabs the reader's attention.

• It includes a thesis statement.

• It presents the main points of the essay.

• It provides a detailed description of a minor point.

A typical introduction includes (in order)

• hook, background information, thesis
• hook, background information, topic sentence
• context, hook, thesis
• hook, topic sentence

What is the first sentence of your introductory paragraph called?

• Thesis Statement
• Attention Grabber
• Additional Information
• What's an Introduction?

What is the role of a hook in the introduction of an essay?

• To provide a detailed summary of the essay's content

• To list all the arguments that will be discussed in the essay

• To grab the reader's attention and encourage them to read further

• To argue against the counterarguments presented in the essay