Effective Conclusion Strategies in Essays

The video tutorial explains how to write effective conclusion paragraphs in essays. It compares conclusions to introductions, using the 'hamburger' analogy, and highlights the importance of restating the thesis and leaving the reader with something memorable. Various techniques are discussed, including using quotes, anecdotes, rhetorical questions, and calls to action. Examples are provided to illustrate these methods, emphasizing the need for a strong finish to reinforce the essay's main points.

What is the role of a conclusion in an essay?

• To introduce new arguments

• To restate the thesis and leave a lasting impression

• To summarize the introduction

• To provide detailed evidence

How is the conclusion similar to the introduction in an essay?

• Both are optional

• Both are written in the same style

• Both serve as the 'bread' in the hamburger analogy

• Both contain detailed evidence

What are the two main components of a conclusion?

• A new argument and a summary

• A detailed analysis and a quote

• A question and a prediction

• A restatement of the thesis and an end hook

What should you do before providing an end hook in your conclusion?

• Introduce a new topic

• Summarize the body paragraphs

• Restate the thesis

• Add a new quote

How can you effectively use a quote in your conclusion?

• By ignoring the quote

• By restating the quote from the introduction

• By introducing a new quote

• By using a quote unrelated to the topic

What is a good strategy for using anecdotes in conclusions?

• Use an anecdote unrelated to the topic

• Ignore anecdotes altogether

• Refer back to the anecdote used in the introduction

• Introduce a new anecdote

How can rhetorical questions be used in conclusions?

• To engage the reader and refer back to the introduction

• To introduce new arguments

• To restate the thesis

• To summarize the body paragraphs

What is the purpose of describing scenarios in conclusions?

• To introduce new evidence

• To restate the thesis

• To tie back to the introduction and leave a lasting impression

• To summarize the introduction

What is a call to action in a conclusion?

• A summary of the essay

• A restatement of the thesis

• A prediction about the future

• An invitation for the reader to take specific action

How can predictions be used in conclusions?

• To suggest future implications or actions

• To summarize the introduction

• To restate the thesis

• To introduce new arguments