Essay Writing Flashcard

Front

Purpose of the first sentence in a body paragraph?

Back

To introduce the writer's observation or theory.

Front

Conclusion of an essay should include:

Back

Important info from paragraphs to remind readers & a closing statement.

Front

Purpose of translating the quote?

Back

To ensure the reader understands the quote.

Front

Connecting a quote to the thesis in a body paragraph:

Back

Explaining its importance to the thesis.

Front

Introduction of an essay should include:

Back

An anecdote, dialogue, or a shocker that introduces the topic.

Front

Purpose of a thesis in an argument essay?

Back

To state the subject and opinion of the essay.

Front

First sentence in a body paragraph:

Back

States support for the controlling idea.

Front

Include in a body paragraph after the topic sentence:

Back

Evidence to support the topic sentence.

Front

Purpose of explaining a quote in a body paragraph?

Back

To show the significance of the evidence.

Front

Circle back to the first sentence in a body paragraph:

Back

Connect the comment back to the topic sentence.