Essay Writing Techniques Quiz

What is the purpose of the 'hook' in an essay introduction?

• To introduce the author

• To provide a summary of the essay

• To grab the reader's attention

• To list the main points of the essay

Which of the following is NOT a suggested type of hook?

• Anecdote

• Boring opening sentence

• Statistic

• Strong statement

What should the 'context' in an introduction provide?

• A detailed analysis of the topic

• Background information or its importance in today's society

• A list of references

• A personal opinion

What is the role of 'evidence' in a body paragraph?

• To restate the thesis

• To summarize the paragraph

• To provide a quote that supports the claim

• To introduce a new topic

What should you do after presenting evidence in a body paragraph?

• Restate the evidence

• Provide an elaboration explaining how the evidence supports the claim

• Introduce a new claim

• Conclude the essay

What is the purpose of the 'lasting impression' in the conclusion?

• To introduce new evidence

• To restate the introduction

• To end the paper with a memorable thought

• To summarize the body paragraphs

Which of the following is a helpful hint for essay formatting?

• Begin a new paragraph after the conclusion

• Capitalize the first letter of a new sentence

• Do not indent the first sentence of the paragraph

• Write over the red line

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