Essays

Which academic verb tells you  to write a PERSUASIVE essay?

• explain
• persuade
• analyze
• identify

Which academic verb tells you to write an EXPOSITORY essay?

• describe

• evaluate

• describe

• explain

Which academic verb phrase suggests that you write a NARRATIVE piece?

• Explain what the...
• Write an essay about...
• Analyze the choices between...
• Describe a personal...

Which academic verb tells you to write a DESCRIPTIVE essay?

• describe
• explain
• identify
• analyze

Which TYPE of essay does this prompt describe? Explain what community service is based on your research.

• Narrative

• Expository

• Descriptive

• Argumentative/Persuasive

It is a series of sentences that are about one central idea. 

• Paragraph
• Essay
• Topic sentence
• Thesis Statement

It is a series of paragraphs that are about one central idea.

• Supporting detail
• Paragraph 
• Topic sentence
• Essay

The ____________ introduces the topic of the essay and arouses the interest of the reader.

• topic sentence
• concluding sentence
• thesis statement
• supporting details

The _____________ reemphasizes the thesis and restates the main points of the essay. It brings the essay to a satisfactory close.

• introduction
• body
• conclusion
• concluding sentence

How many paragraphs does a standard essay have?

• Three

• One

• Five

• Eight