Essay Writing Terms

Front

Attitude of the essay; word choice and arrangement help the reader.

Back

tone

Front

Name of the essay that captures audience's interest

Back

title

Front

The ____________ is a strong statement to end the essay.

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author's message

Front

A paragraph supporting a thesis includes: Topic Sentence, Assertion Claim, Evidence, Elaboration.

Back

body paragraph

Front

First sentence of an essay should include a hook to capture attention.

Back

hook

Front

____________ is the reason for writing the essay; to inform, entertain, or persuade.

Back

Purpose

Front

Key idea supporting the thesis in a body paragraph.

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claim/assertion

Front

Last paragraph of an essay that modifies the thesis and conveys a strong message.

Back

Conclusion

Front

Restated thesis in the conclusion.

Back

modified thesis

Front

The arrangement of paragraphs and details is _______________.

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organization