English II: Parts of an Argumentative Essay Quiz

Where does the hook go in an essay?

• The introduction.

• The conclusion.

• The first body paragraph.

• The second body paragraph.

What is the purpose of a hook in a essay?

• To go fishing.

• To grab the reader's attention/interest.

• To introduce evidence.

• To state your position.

Where does the thesis statement go?

• At the end of the introduction paragraph.
• At the beginning of the conclusion paragraph.
• In the middle of the body paragraphs.
• At the start of the introduction paragraph.

What is the purpose of a thesis statement?

• To provide a list of references for the writing.
• To summarize the entire text in one sentence.
• To state your position and answer the prompt.

• To describe the author's background and qualifications.

How many BODY PARAGRAPHS should be in the English II EOC?

• Four
• Five
• One

• Two

How many BODY PARAGRAPHS should be in the TSI?

• 3-4 BPs

• 5 BPs

• 2 BPs

• What's the TSI?

What is the purpose of a body paragraph?

• To support the claims made by the thesis statement.

• To provide a list of references for the essay.
• To summarize the conclusion of the essay.
• To introduce the main idea of the essay.

How many ideas/reasons should there be in the body paragraph?

• 4 to 5 per paragraph

• 1 per paragraph

• No ideas/reasons required
• 2 to 3 per paragraph

What is the purpose of a conclusion in a essay?

• To provide a detailed analysis of the topic.
• To introduce new ideas and arguments.
• To present a list of references and sources.
• To reflect on the main points of your thesis.

In the conclusion, do you write your thesis statement word for word?

• Yes.

• No.