Essays Introductions and Conclusions

An expository essay consists of:

• a beginning, middle, and end

• rising action, climax, falling action

• introduction, body paragraph(s), conclusion

• stanzas

Where in the introductory paragraph does the thesis statement usually appear?

• First sentence

• Second sentence

• Last sentence

• It does not usually appear in the introductory paragraph

This sentence should explain what the entire essay will be about.

• The thesis

• The topic sentence

• The hook

• The introductory sentence

Which of these elements can be included in an introduction paragraph to grab the reader's attention?

• a comic strip

• an image

• a question, fact, a quote, or statistic

• an entire poem

What types of words are these: lastly, in conclusion, in addition, next ?

• pronouns

• conjunctions

• synonyms

• transitions

How should you start your concluding paragraph?

• With a transition and re-stated thesis

• With a hook

• With a salutation

• With a greeting

Where does a thesis statement go in your essay? (Choose two)

• Last sentence of the first paragraph

• Last sentence of the last paragraph

• First sentence of the first paragraph

• First sentence of the last paragraph

What is a hook?

• Something that grabs the reader's attention

• A claim

• An explanation of what the essay will be about

• A supporting detail

Your essay should always begin with a hook, which should...

• transition to a new topic.

• grab the reader's attention.

• conclude your essay.

• quote a source.

• summarize the evidence.

What is the primary purpose of an essay introduction?

• To summarize the entire essay

• To present the main argument or thesis

• To provide detailed evidence

• To conclude the essay