ENGL 1101 Final Exam Review

The purpose of the Introduction Paragraph in an essay is to:

• provide background information and state the thesis

• summarize the main points of the essay

• present the conclusion of the essay

• list all references used in the essay

What is a Thesis Statement and where is it typically found in an essay?

• A thesis statement is a sentence that expresses the main idea of an essay and is typically found at the end of the introduction.

• A thesis statement is a question that is asked at the beginning of an essay.

• A thesis statement is a summary of the essay found in the conclusion.

• A thesis statement is a list of all the topics covered in the essay.

What are the components of Body Paragraphs in an essay?

• Introduction, Evidence, Conclusion

• Topic Sentence, Supporting Details, Conclusion

• Thesis Statement, Arguments, Summary

• Hook, Background Information, Thesis

The role of the Concluding Paragraph in an essay is to:

• introduce new ideas

• summarize the main points

• provide evidence for arguments

• present a counterargument

What is one function of a thesis statement?

• To announce the topic to the reader

• To provide a summary of the paper

• To list references

• To include personal opinions

What is another function of a thesis statement?

• To reflect a judgment about the topic

• To provide a detailed analysis

• To include a bibliography

• To entertain the reader

What is a third function of a thesis statement?

• To provide the reader with a blueprint of what is to come in the paper

• To include a list of figures

• To summarize the conclusion

• To present a counterargument

What are the three components of an argumentative thesis statement as shown in the diagram?

• Introduction, Body, Conclusion

• Claim, Reason, Evidence

• Topic, Opinion, Reasons

• Premise, Argument, Conclusion

Write a grammatically correct thesis statement for an argumentative essay on the following topic: Social media should be banned for children younger than 15 years old.

• Social media should be banned for children younger than 15 years old because it negatively impacts their mental health, exposes them to inappropriate content, and distracts from educational activities.

• Social media is a great tool for children younger than 15 years old to learn and socialize, and it should not be banned.

• Parents should monitor their children's social media usage instead of banning it for those younger than 15 years old.

• Social media should be banned for everyone, not just children younger than 15 years old.

Why do you (according to the example thesis) believe social media should be banned for children younger than 15 years old?

• Because it can negatively impact mental health.

• Because it can enhance learning opportunities.

• Because it can improve social skills.

• Because it can increase physical activity.