Essay Writing Vocabulary

Front

'This highlights the problem clearly.' What does 'highlights' mean?

Back

Draws attention to the problem.

Front

Moreover, however, and furthermore are examples of what type of word?

Back

Connectives

Front

Meaning of 'thesis'

Back

Central idea of your argument

Front

The introduction should be the longest part of your essay.

Back

False

Front

No new substantial points in conclusion.

Back

True

Front

Use a semicolon to join two closely related independent clauses.

Back

To join two independent clauses.