Essay Structure and Components

What are the three main parts that every essay consists of?

• Introduction, Body, Conclusion

• Introduction, Main Points, Summary

• Hook, Background, Thesis

• Argument, Details, Examples

What is the primary purpose of the "hook" in an essay's introduction?

• To ask a question to the reader

• To summarize the main points of the essay

• To engage the reader and introduce the topic

• To provide background information

What should generally be avoided when writing the "hook" of an essay?

• Using a strong statement

• Introducing the topic

• Asking a question

• Using a surprising fact

What kind of information is typically included in the "background" section of an essay's introduction?

• The main idea of the essay

• Expert opinions and quotations

• Essential context or historical information

• A summary of the body paragraphs

Where is the thesis statement always located in an essay?

• The first sentence of the introduction

• The last sentence of the introduction

• The first sentence of the body paragraph

• The last sentence of the conclusion

What is the main purpose of the body paragraphs in an essay?

• To introduce the topic

• To summarize the essay

• To support the thesis with development

• To provide a final comment

What might a longer essay include in its body paragraphs that a shorter essay (250-300 words) might not?

• Arguments and details

• Descriptions and narrations

• Expert opinion and secondary sources

• Examples and facts

What are the key components of an essay's conclusion?

• Hook, background, and thesis

• Arguments, details, and examples

• Summarize main points, restate thesis, and provide a final comment

• Introduction, body, and conclusion