Essay Structure and Styles

The video tutorial by John Botting introduces two common essay structures: point by point and block style. The point by point structure involves discussing each point of comparison or contrast in separate paragraphs, while the block style groups all similarities in one section and all differences in another. Examples are provided using topics like digestive diseases, Crohn's disease, and inflammatory bowel disease. The tutorial also highlights the use of thesis statements and the five-paragraph essay format.

What is the main topic discussed by John Botting in the video?

• Creative writing techniques

• Literature analysis

• Grammar rules

• Types of essay structures

What does the upside-down triangle represent in the five-paragraph essay structure?

• Conclusion paragraph

• Introduction paragraph

• Thesis statement

• Body paragraph

What is the purpose of a thesis statement in an essay?

• To guide the reader through the essay

• To conclude the essay

• To summarize the essay

• To introduce the topic

What is the typical structure of a five-paragraph essay?

• Introduction, four body paragraphs, conclusion

• Introduction, two body paragraphs, conclusion

• Introduction, one body paragraph, conclusion

• Introduction, three body paragraphs, conclusion

What is the role of the conclusion in a five-paragraph essay?

• To present a counterargument

• To summarize the main points

• To introduce new ideas

• To provide detailed analysis

What is the purpose of the body paragraphs in a five-paragraph essay?

• To present a counterargument

• To provide evidence and analysis

• To introduce the topic

• To summarize the essay

What is the main focus of the introduction in a five-paragraph essay?

• To present the thesis statement

• To present a counterargument

• To provide evidence

• To summarize the essay

What is the role of the thesis statement in a five-paragraph essay?

• To guide the reader

• To provide detailed analysis

• To introduce new ideas

• To present a counterargument

What is the main focus of the conclusion in a five-paragraph essay?

• To present a counterargument

• To provide detailed analysis

• To summarize the main points

• To introduce new ideas

In a point-by-point essay, what is the first step when discussing digestive diseases?

• Discussing prevention

• Discussing pathology

• Discussing diagnosis

• Discussing treatment