Understanding Essay Structure and Elements

This video tutorial explains how to write an introduction paragraph for a poetry analysis essay. It covers the essential components, including the hook, transition, background information, and thesis statement. The video provides examples and guidelines for each part, emphasizing the importance of capturing the reader's attention and smoothly transitioning to the main content. It also highlights the need for a strong thesis statement that previews the essay's argument.

What should you do before watching the video?

• Complete the handout

• Write a draft essay

• Read a different poem

• Watch another video

What is the purpose of a good introduction paragraph?

• To summarize the entire essay

• To grab attention and provide background

• To list all references

• To conclude the essay

Which of the following is NOT a recommended type of hook?

• A personal anecdote

• A cheesy question

• A rhetorical question

• A quote

Why is it important to avoid using 'you' in a hook?

• It is too personal

• It is grammatically incorrect

• It is not engaging

• It makes the essay informal

What is a key characteristic of a strong hook?

• It should be a question

• It should include statistics

• It should be a bold statement

• It should be a long paragraph

What should you avoid in a high school or college-level essay hook?

• Using complex vocabulary

• Asking clichéd questions

• Including a quote

• Using a rhetorical question

What should the hook relate to in the essay?

• The conclusion

• The thesis

• The references

• The author's biography

What should be avoided in a hook for a high school or college essay?

• Complex vocabulary

• Clichéd questions

• Rhetorical questions

• Quotes

What should you avoid in a high school or college-level essay hook?

• Using complex vocabulary

• Including a quote

• Asking clichéd questions

• Using a rhetorical question

What is the role of a transition in an introduction paragraph?

• To summarize the poem

• To list the main arguments

• To connect the hook to the poem's background

• To introduce the thesis statement