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- 1. Multiple ChoiceAn introduction should do all of the following EXCEPT . . .Spark the interest of your reader.Set the stage for the rest of your reader.Bore the reader so they don't want to continue reading.Make a strong first impression.
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhich is a good way to "Hook" your reader?Define an important term.Tell a funny story.Use a related quote.All of the above.
- 3. Multiple Choice
Avoid at all costs starting with ...
I am going to tell you about ...
or
In the essay, I will ...
True
False
- 4. Multiple ChoiceYou should make sure you understand what the prompt is asking you BEFORE you begin writing?FalseTrue
- 5. Multiple ChoiceHooks are tactics to get your readers attention.TrueFalse
- 6. Multiple ChoiceDon't use statistics, surprising facts, descriptive settings, dialogue, flashback or action.FalseTrue
- 7. Multiple ChoiceDid you know one of the greatest pirates of all times was an officer in the US Navy?
Is this a hook or claim?HookClaim - 8. Multiple Choice
Blackbeard is one of the most violent pirates.
Is this a hook or claim?
Hook
Claim
- 9. Multiple ChoiceIf you’re writing an essay, why should you include an introduction paragraph?To provide specific details, statistics, and facts from text evidenceTo state your thesis and give the audience an idea of what your essay will be aboutTo wrap up your writing so your audience understands the importance of what you just discussed in your body paragraphsTo provide visuals like maps and graphs so your audience can get a better understanding of historical events or complex ideas
- 10. Multiple Choice
Is it a good idea to rewrite your introduction paragraph thesis statement word for word in your conclusion paragraph?
Yes, of course!
No way.
- 11. Multiple Choice
How much information about the topic should be provided in the introduction?
Just a couple of facts about the prompt/topic to inform the reader about what the essay will be about.
As many facts and details about the topic/prompt as you can think of.
You should only include citation after citation in the introduction.
The rule for introductions is that you can only put one fact about the topic that you think is interesting.
- 12. Multiple Choice
How does an introduction help your reader?
It gives the reader important details and statistics about a topic
It leaves the reader with a memorable reason why the topic matters
It gets the reader interested in the topic and provides a little background info
It answers the reader's questions about the topic
- 13. Multiple Choice
Which THREE elements should an introduction include?
Hook
Bridge/Background Info
Thesis Statement
Evidence
Transition Phrase
- 14. Multiple Choice
Which of these would NOT be a good hook?
A surprising fact about your topic
A short anecdote or story about the topic
An interesting quote from one of your sources
A yes or no question for the reader to answer
- 15. Multiple Choice
Your thesis statement should be...
The first sentence of the introduction
The first sentence of the second paragraph
After the hook but before any background info
After the hook and background info
- 16. Multiple Choice
Strong writers never use the phrase _____________ in their introduction.
"If you've ever wondered..."
"This essay is about..."
"Imagine that you..."
"[Famous expert] once said..."
- 17. Multiple Choice
"I think" does not belong in an informative essay. Why?
We know this is what you think, because you wrote it.
"I think" makes you sound like less of an expert
"I think" is not formal enough for this kind of essay
All of the above!
Trick question - you can totally use it!
- 18. Multiple Choice
Introduction Paragraphs are made up of...
Topic sentence, examples, quotes, evidence
Hook, background information, thesis statement
Explanations, transitions
Restatement of thesis, evaluation of thesis, final statement
- 19. Multiple Choice
An intriguiging/shocking statement, anecdote, analogy, or quote that will grab your reader's attention
Thesis statement
Topic Sentence
Hook Statement
Final Statement
- 20. Multiple Choice
The background information in an introduction paragraph should...
Grab the reader's attention
Show the audience why the topic is important to them
Serve as the map for your essay
Introduce the topic of your body paragraphs
- 21. Multiple Choice
Why is Evidence so important?
Evidence isn't important
You need to use evidence any time you write or speak
Evidence is how we communicate ideas
You need to be able to support your claims, ideas, and arguments
- 22. Multiple Choice
What word/phrase should be used at the beginning of each body paragraph?
Exclamation
transition
Noun
prepositional phrase
- 23. Multiple Choice
The information used in your body paragraphs is called
a hook
supporting details
life lessons
reasons
- 24. Multiple Choice
First, another, then, next are examples of
prepositions
transition words
FANBOYS
subordination conjunctions
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