Essay Writing

What is a conclusion's role in an essay?

• To introduce new arguments and evidence.

• To summarize the main points and restate the thesis in light of the evidence presented.

• To provide a detailed analysis of the topic.

• To present a counterargument to the thesis.

What type of essay presents information or facts?

• Descriptive essay

• Narrative essay

• Expository essay

• Persuasive essay

What is the difference between persuasive and expository essays?

• Persuasive essays aim to inform, while expository essays aim to convince the reader.

• Persuasive essays aim to entertain, while expository essays aim to inform.

• Persuasive essays aim to convince the reader, while expository essays aim to inform.

• Persuasive essays and expository essays are essentially the same.

What is a hook in essay writing?

• A type of essay structure

• A method for organizing paragraphs

• A hook grabs the reader's attention.

• A technique for summarizing the essay.

What is the importance of editing and proofreading an essay?

• To enhance the visual appeal of the essay.

• To correct errors and improve clarity and coherence.

• To increase the length of the essay.

• To make the essay more complex and difficult to understand.

What is the purpose of an introduction in an essay?

• To provide a summary of the essay's content.

• To introduce the topic and present the thesis statement.

• To conclude the essay with final thoughts.

• To list the references used in the essay.

What is the last paragraph of a formal essay called?

• Introduction

• Body

• Conclusion

• Summary

What is the role of the body paragraphs in an essay?

• To introduce the main topic of the essay.

• To develop the main ideas and support the thesis with evidence.

• To summarize the conclusion of the essay.

• To provide a list of references used in the essay.

What is another name for a thesis statement?

• Main idea

• Central argument

• All of the above (main idea, central argument, etc.)

• Supporting detail

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What is a topic sentence?

• A sentence that expresses the main idea of a paragraph.

• A sentence that summarizes the entire text.

• A sentence that introduces a new topic in the paragraph.

• A sentence that provides a conclusion to the paragraph.

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CCSS.RL.6.2

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