Essay and its Parts

What is the first part of an essay called?

• Body

• Introduction

• Conclusion

• Thesis

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

• To summarize the main points

• To introduce the main points and grab the reader’s attention

• To provide examples

• To restate the thesis

In an introduction, which of these grabs the reader's attention?

• Topic sentence

• Thesis statement

• Conclusion

• Hook

What is a hook?

• A sentence that clearly states the essay's main idea

• The last sentence of the essay

• An interesting statement, question, or fact to engage the reader

• A summary of the main points

Which sentence clearly states the main idea or argument of the essay?

• Hook

• Topic sentence

• Thesis statement

• Concluding sentence

The thesis statement should be:

• General and vague

• Very long and detailed

• Specific and give the reader a clear sense of the essay's purpose

• Repeated in every paragraph

Which part of the essay explains, supports, and develops the main ideas?

• Introduction

• Body paragraphs

• Conclusion

• Hook

How many body paragraphs does a typical essay have?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

What is the first sentence in a body paragraph called?

• Hook

• Topic sentence

• Thesis

• Concluding sentence

What is the purpose of supporting details in a body paragraph?

• To introduce the topic

• To wrap up the essay

• To explain or prove the main point

• To restate the thesis