Essay Main Points

Which word below is the final paragraph of an essay that brings the essay to a close; reiterating main points and ending with a clincher sentence?

• explanation

• thesis statement

• conclusion paragraph

• topic sentence

What words do you need to use to move your essay from point to point?

• transition words

• Yes, no, maybe

• colorful words

• figurative language

What are the three main parts of an essay?

• The hook, the topic sentence, and conclusion.

• Introduction, Hook, Body

• Introduction, Body, Conclusion

• Claim, Counterclaim, Rebuttal. 

A ___________________ is the main point of your paper that states what you will be explaining throughout the whole essay.

• Thesis

• Lead in

• Topic sentence

• elaboration

Restates thesis and main points/evidence. Tells the importance of the topic.

• Concluding paragraph

• Introductory paragraph

• Body paragraph

• Thesis

What is a topic sentence?

• The sentence that gets the reader's attention.

• The sentence that is the main idea of the entire essay.

• The final sentence in an essay. 

• The sentence that tells the main idea of a paragraph. 

What are the three paragraphs in the middle of an essay called?

• The Body.

• The Introduction.

• The conclusion.

• Supporting Details. 

What is the purpose of a thesis statement in an essay?

• To introduce the topic

• To state the main argument or point

• To provide evidence

• To conclude the essay

Which part of an essay provides detailed support for the thesis statement?

• Introduction

• Body paragraphs

• Conclusion

• Title

What is the role of a topic sentence in a paragraph?

• To summarize the entire essay

• To introduce the main idea of the paragraph

• To conclude the paragraph

• To provide a counterargument