Pop Flashcard: Informative Essay Writing

Front

What is the purpose of the transition sentence in an essay?

Back

To connect paragraphs or ideas.

Front

What is the purpose of the conclusion paragraph in an essay?

Back

To restate the thesis and summarize main points.

Front

What is the purpose of the body paragraphs in an essay?

Back

To provide evidence for the main points.

Front

What is the purpose of the thesis statement in an essay?

Back

To introduce the main idea of the essay.

Front

What do you call the explanation of how evidence connects to the topic?

Back

Commentary.

Front

What is an informative essay?

Back

An essay that aims to inform the reader about a specific topic.

Front

What is the structure of an informative essay?

Back

Introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion.

Front

What is a hook in an essay?

Back

A statement or question designed to grab the reader's attention.

Front

What is the role of evidence in an essay?

Back

To support the main points and arguments.

Front

What is a topic sentence?

Back

A sentence that expresses the main idea of a paragraph.