Essay Writing

What is a hook in an essay?

• A conclusion that summarizes the main points of the essay.

• An engaging opening sentence that grabs the reader's attention.

• A transition that connects different paragraphs.

• A rhetorical question posed to the reader.

What is the significance of proofreading an essay?

• To identify and correct errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling.

• To enhance the overall creativity of the essay.

• To increase the length of the essay.

• To ensure the essay meets the word count requirement.

Another name for thesis is...

• main point

• argument

• claim

• all of the above

Your thesis or claim should be ....

• at the beginning of your introduction

• at the end of your introduction, repeated with slightly different words in your conclusion

• in the middle of your introduction

• only mentioned in the conclusion

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 a conclusion in an essay?

• The introduction that presents the main argument.

• The final paragraph that summarizes the main points and restates the thesis.

• A section that provides background information on the topic.

• The body paragraphs that support the thesis statement.

The order of paragraphs in an essay is...

• introduction, body paragraph(s), conclusion

• body paragraph(s), introduction, conclusion

• conclusion, introduction, body paragraph(s)

• introduction, conclusion, body paragraph(s)

What is a thesis statement?

• A sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay.

• A detailed outline of the essay's structure.

• A quote from a famous author used to support the argument.

• A rhetorical question posed to engage the reader.

What is a topic sentence?

• The last sentence of a paragraph that summarizes the main idea.

• The first sentence of a body paragraph that states the main idea of that paragraph.

• A sentence that provides evidence to support the main idea.

• A question that introduces the topic of the paragraph.

What is a body paragraph?

• A section of an essay that develops a specific point related to the thesis.

• An introductory statement that outlines the main argument.

• A concluding statement that summarizes the essay's points.

• A brief summary of the entire essay.