Essay Writing

The order of paragraphs in an essay is...

• introduction, body paragraph(s), conclusion

• body paragraph(s), introduction, conclusion

• thesis, introduction, body paragraph(s), conclusion

• introduction, conclusion, body paragraph(s)

Your conclusion should contain

• a restating of your thesis

• a brief summary of your main ideas

• a thought-provoking questions or a call to action

• all of the above

If you are taking sides and are pro or con in order to influence somebody's opinion or action, you are writing a _____________________ essay.

• expository

• reflective

• narrative

• persuasive

What is the last paragraph of a formal essay called?

• Resolution

• Conclusion

• Ending

• Finale

A _______________ essay tells a story.

• descriptive

• narrative

• expository

• persuasive

Which is NOT a type of essay?

• Persuasive

• Narrative

• Poem

• Descriptive

An essay that presents information or facts (explains) is called...

• expository

• reflective

• descriptive

• narrative

What type of essay must you write?

• Argumentative

• Narrative

• Informational

• Explanatory

An interesting thought, fact, or question at the beginning to catch your reader's interest is called

• thesis

• topic sentence

• claim

• hook

The main idea of your essay is called

• hook

• thesis

• topic sentence

• conclusion