Essay Conclusions

What is an essay conclusion?

• Summary of a topic sentence

• Summary of an essay

• Summary of the Introduction Paragraph

• Summary of a thesis point

Where is the conclusion located?

• Paragraph 2

• After the introduction

• In between two body paragraphs

• At the end of an essay

Should you introduce new ideas into the conclusion?

• Yes

• No

• Sometimes, it depends on the paper

How do I end the conclusion?

• With a rewording of your thesis statement

• With a very emotional appeal to make the reader cry

• With a final comment on topic

• With one of the thesis points

How do I create a powerful conclusion?

(Choose all correct answers)

• Showing the significance of the ideas

• Make them cry or laugh

• connecting to the reader's own life

• using all capital letters

The conclusion can ...

• add new subtopics

• contradict the thesis

• suggest next steps

• Provide a URL

Should you reword your thesis in the conclusion?

• Yes

• No

• Most of the time, however there are exceptions