Essay Writing Techniques Quiz

Introduction Paragraph: The ABC's

A – Attention Getter / Hook

1. What type of attention getter will you use to engage your readers?

• • A quote

• A question

• • An anecdote

• • A surprising fact

1. Introduction Paragraph: The ABC's

   A – Attention Getter / Hook

4. How does your hook relate to the main topic of your essay?

• • It provides a direct example related to the topic.

• • It offers a general statement that is loosely connected.

• • It introduces an unrelated but interesting fact.

• It does not relate to the main topic.

B – Bridge / Background

1. What essential background information does your reader need?

• • Detailed historical context

• • A brief overview of the topic

• • Personal opinions

• • Irrelevant data

1. B – Bridge / Background

4. How can you connect your attention getter to the background information?

• • By explaining how the hook sets up the context.

• • By switching topics abruptly.

• • By ignoring the hook after the first sentence.

• • By adding unrelated information in between.

C – Claim / Thesis Statement

1. What is the main argument of your essay?

• • A general statement about the topic

• • A specific and clear point you will discuss

• • A series of unrelated facts

• • A vague opinion

C – Claim / Thesis Statement

1. What is the main argument of your essay?

3. Is your thesis statement clear and specific?

• • Yes, it outlines the main points of the essay.

• • Somewhat, but it is too broad.

• • No, it is confusing and unclear.

• • It only hints at the topic without specifics.

Body Paragraph: The MEAT

M – Main Point / Topic Sentence

What is the main idea of this paragraph?

• 1. A supporting point related to the thesis

• 1. An unrelated story

• 1. A minor detail

• 1. A summary of the conclusion

Body Paragraph: The MEAT

M – Main Point / Topic Sentence

1. How does this main point support your thesis?

• • It directly relates to one of the main points in the thesis.

• • It loosely connects to the topic.

• • It does not relate to the thesis.

• • It contradicts the thesis.

E – Evidence / Research

1. What specific evidence will you use to support your main point?

• • Statistics and facts from credible sources

• • Personal anecdotes

• • Opinions without backing

• • Unrelated information

E – Evidence / Research

1. How credible and relevant is your evidence?

• • Very credible and directly relevant

• • Somewhat credible, with some relevance

• • Not credible, but somewhat related

• • Not credible and irrelevant