TSI Essay

An essay presents ....

• a free flow of ideas in no specific order

• an expression of emotions

• your thoughts with organization and pre-planning

• writing without specific structure

The main idea of your essay is called

• hook

• thesis

• topic sentence

• conclusion

Each body paragraph should include

• a hook

• a thesis

• details, examples, and explanations

• no more than three sentences

A _______________ essay tells a story.

• descriptive

• narrative

• expository

• persuasive

A reflective essay tells of

• different points of view

• a story

• a personal experience

• describes something in great detail

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 in your essay called?

• Introduction

• Body Paragraph

• Conclusion

What is the primary purpose of the TSI Essay?

• To assess mathematical skills

• To evaluate reading comprehension

• To measure writing ability

• To test scientific knowledge

Which of the following is a key component of a strong thesis statement in an essay?

• A question

• A vague statement

• A clear and specific argument

• A list of unrelated facts

In the context of essay writing, what does 'coherence' refer to?

• The use of complex vocabulary

• The logical flow and connection of ideas

• The length of the essay

• The number of paragraphs