Essay Writing Bootcamp Flashcard

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Three basic parts of a body paragraph:

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Topic Sentences, Body Sentences, Concluding Sentences

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Topic sentence of a body paragraph:

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Introduce the main idea of the paragraph.

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Transition word or phrase:

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Moreover

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Concluding sentence of a body paragraph:

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Prepare for the next paragraph.

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Purpose of an introductory paragraph?

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To introduce the main idea of the essay.

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Thesis statement purpose?

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Introduce the main idea of the essay.

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Pro of a three-point thesis statement?

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It makes the 'road map' clear to the reader.

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Importance of concluding more than summarizing

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To make the last paragraph more interesting and memorable

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Include 'something more' in a conclusion:

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A thought-provoking question or controversial statement related to the topic.

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Avoid in essay style:

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Using fluffy language