Understanding Essay Structure

What is the main purpose of the introduction in an essay?

• To provide evidence

• To summarize the conclusion

• To offer a brief summary of the main points

• To list references.

Which paragraph contains the thesis statement in an essay?

• Conclusion

• Thesis statement

• Body paragraph

• Introduction

What should each body paragraph in an essay focus on?

• Explaining the thesis statement

• The introduction

• The conclusion

• Unrelated topics

What is the main purpose of the conclusion in an essay?

• To introduce new arguments

• To summarize the key points discussed

• To confuse the reader

• To list references

What do you call the 1st paragraph in an essay?

• Thesis Statement

• Conclusion

• Introduction

• Body

What do you call the middle paragraphs in an essay?

• conclusion

• thesis statement

• introduction

• body

What do you call the last paragraph in an essay?

• introduction

• conclusion

• body

• thesis statement