Essay Writing

The purpose of the introduction paragraph is to _______.

• grab the attention of the reader

• provide background information on the topic

• establish the importance of the topic

• state your thesis

• all of the above

A "hook" is used to ___________.

• grab the reader's attention

• explain the topic

• argue your claim

• wrap up your essay

Why is it important to include background information in your essay's introduction paragraph?

• to grab the reader's attention

• to persuade the reader to consider your position

• to help the reader understand the topic before you introduce your main points

• to convince the reader to agree with your main claim

The thesis statement _______________.

• provides an overview of what your essay will be about

• is used to establish importance of the topic

• explains why the reader should agree with you

• is not necessary in the introduction paragraph

Identify the 3 sections that should be included in your essay.

• Introduction

• Body Paragraphs

• Conclusion

• Examples

Which of the following is a rhetorical question?

• what is your name?

• do you love singing?

• what grade are you in?

• when are they ever going to come?

Which of the following is an opinion?

• The sun is hot.

• Littering can cause global warming.

• Doing exercises keeps us strong and healthy.

• Turtles are the best pets.

Which of the following is a fact?

• Turtles are the best pets.

• Cats are the worst pets.

• Coffee is so delicious.

• An apple is a fruit.

what is a rhetorical question?

• a weird question.

• a question that is useless

• a question that doesn't require answer.

• a question that shouldn't be asked.

The movie ending was entirely unexpected!

this sentence is an example of:

• an opinion

• a fact

• a modal verb

• a rhetorical question