Exploring the Structure of an Essay

The video tutorial provides a comprehensive guide on essay writing, focusing on the structure and components of an essay. It covers the introduction, body, and conclusion, offering detailed advice on crafting each section. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of a strong thesis, argumentative topic sentences, and thorough analysis over summary. It also provides tips for writing effective hooks and conclusions, while discouraging the use of first-person narrative and rhetorical questions.

What are the three main sections of an essay?

• Hook, Body, Conclusion

• Introduction, Body, Conclusion

• Introduction, Body, Summary

• Introduction, Thesis, Conclusion

What should you avoid using as a hook in your introduction?

• A simile or metaphor

• A quote from an outside source

• A rhetorical question

• An interesting fact

What does the acronym 'TAG' stand for in the context of an introduction paragraph?

• Title, Author, Genre

• Topic, Argument, General

• Title, Argument, Genre

• Topic, Author, General

What is the purpose of a topic sentence in a body paragraph?

• To provide a reason supporting the thesis

• To introduce a quote

• To summarize the plot

• To conclude the paragraph

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How many quotes should you aim to include in each body paragraph?

• One

• Two to three

• Four to five

• None

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RI.3.5

What should follow the evidence in a body paragraph?

• A new topic sentence

• Analysis and commentary

• A summary of the plot

• Another quote

What is a key characteristic of a strong essay?

• Detailed summaries

• Frequent use of first-person point of view

• Strong organization and analysis

• Lengthy paragraphs

What should you avoid introducing in the conclusion paragraph?

• An emphasis on the argument

• A new idea

• A summary of points

• A final thought

What is the main role of your essay according to the tutorial?

• To describe the setting

• To summarize the plot

• To list all characters

• To analyze the significance of events

What phrase should you avoid starting your conclusion with?

• In summary

• To conclude

• In conclusion

• Finally