I grab the reader's attention by being interesting and engaging.
The Introduction

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Tamara Maurice-Phillip
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
I am the thesis statement.
I am the background information.
I am the attention getter.
I am a major supporting detail.
Answer explanation
The phrase 'I grab the reader's attention by being interesting and engaging' describes the role of an attention getter, which is designed to captivate the audience right from the start.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
For the 5-paragraph essay, I contain three sub-points.
I am the attention grabber.
I am the thesis statement.
I am a bridging sentence.
I am background information.
Answer explanation
The thesis statement is the main idea of the essay, summarizing the three sub-points. It guides the structure and focus of the entire essay, making it the correct choice for this question.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
You can use a combination of historical information, definitions, statistics, etc. when writing me.
I am background information.
I am topic sentences.
I am the thesis statement.
I am an attention grabber.
Answer explanation
The correct choice is 'I am background information' because it refers to the use of historical information, definitions, and statistics, which provide context for the main topic.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
I am used to connect the attention grabber to the background information or the background information to the thesis statement.
I am a transitional word or phrase.
I am a topic sentence.
I am a bridging sentence.
I am a major supporting detail sentence.
Answer explanation
I am a bridging sentence, as I connect the attention grabber to the background information or the thesis statement, facilitating a smooth transition in the text.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When writing an introduction for the five paragraph essay, how many sentences should the thesis statement contain?
1
2
3
5
Answer explanation
A thesis statement should contain 1 sentence. It succinctly presents the main idea or argument of the paper, making it clear and focused for the reader.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How many sentences should the background information for a five paragraph essay contain?
at least one sentence
2 or more sentences
3 or more sentences
5 or more sentences
Answer explanation
The correct answer is '5 or more sentences' because comprehensive background information typically requires sufficient detail to provide context, which is best achieved with multiple sentences.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
For the five paragraph essay, how many sentences should a short introduction contain?
at least 5 sentences
at least 6 sentences
at least 7 sentences
at least 8 sentences
Answer explanation
A short introduction in a five paragraph essay typically contains at least 7 sentences. This allows for a clear presentation of the main idea and sets the stage for the body paragraphs.
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