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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhat is a hook?A hook grabs the reader's attention.A hook ends the essay.A hook is the main idea of an essay.The hook explains what each paragraph is about.
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhat is a topic sentence?The sentence that gets the reader's attention.The sentence that is the main idea of the entire essay.The final sentence in an essay.The sentence that tells the main idea of a paragraph.
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhat are the three paragraphs in the middle of an essay called?The Body.The Introduction.The conclusion.Supporting Details.
- 4. Multiple ChoiceIn which part of the essay should your hook go?The body paragraphs.The introduction.The conclusion.The topic sentence.
- 5. Multiple ChoiceThe thesis statement is the __________ sentence of the introduction paragraph.firstlast
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhy do we need evidence?To make the paragraphs longer.To practice sentence structure.To make a claim.To support, prove, and explain our claim.
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the purpose of an expository writing piece?To inform/explainTo persuadeTo express ideas/feelingsTo entertain
- 8. Multiple ChoiceHow many paragraphs in an explanatory essay?3456
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhat goes between your hook and your thesis in the intro?BackgroundQuoteLead inTopic sentence
- 10. Multiple ChoiceYour evidence should contain a _____________, quote and citation.lead inelaborationconclusiontransition
- 11. Multiple ChoiceA ___________________ is the main point of your paper.ThesisLead inTopic sentenceelaboration
- 12. Multiple ChoiceTells what source the evidence is from (Hale, Par, 4) OR (Source 2, Par. 5)CitationLead inElaborationBackground
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhen possible, a DIRECT quote from the text to support your thesis or claims. Also, cited examples from text that are paraphrased or described (video/image).+1EvidenceElaborationThesisConclusion
- 14. Multiple ChoiceTells what your evidences MEANS and why it MATTERS for your claimElaborationEvidenceClaimTransition
- 15. Multiple ChoiceRestates thesis and main points. Tells the importance of the topic.Concluding paragraphIntroductory paragraphBody paragraphThesis
- 16. Multiple ChoiceWords like "first, next, last, in conclusion" that give order to your paragraph.TransitionsTopic SentenceElaborationConcluding sentence
- 17. Multiple ChoiceA statement that addresses the main point or topic of your paper and lists the supporting claims. Example: Assigning homework is controversial because of the impact on family time, the popularity of afterschool activities, and the lack of research supporting learning gains.List thesisConclusionIntroBody Paragraph
- 18. Multiple ChoiceA statement or assertion that addresses part of your thesis. This is the topic sentence of a body paragraph.ClaimTransitionElaborationEvidence
- 19. Multiple ChoiceWhat are the three main parts of an essay?The hook, the topic sentence, and conclusion.Introduction, Hook, BodyIntroduction, Body, ConclusionClaim, Counterclaim, Rebuttal.
- 20. Multiple ChoiceWhich topic sentence DOES NOT belong with the thesis below?
The best kind of pet is a cat because they are friendly, low maintenance, and have great personalities.First, cats are affectionate creatures.Next, cats are inexpensive.In addition, it is not hard to take care of a cat.Finally, every cat has a unique personality. - Answer choicesTagsAnswer choicesTags