Introductions & Conclusions

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What is the purpose of a hook in an introduction?

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To grab the reader's attention and make them interested in the essay.

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Why is it risky to use a question as a hook?

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Your audience might not be interested in the topic that your question is related to, so now they don't care about reading your essay.

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What should you include in the last sentence of your conclusion paragraph?

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A statement that connects back to your hook from the intro paragraph.

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Why is background information important before the thesis statement?

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You need to lead your audience into your thesis; you may also need to provide necessary information so your audience better understands the topic you are going to discuss.

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Is it a good idea to rewrite your introduction thesis statement in your conclusion?

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No way.

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What is a good way to end a conclusion?

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By writing a statement that relates back to the hook or leaves the reader with something to think about.

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What is a thesis statement?

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A sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay.

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What is the role of the introduction in an essay?

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To introduce the topic, provide background information, and present the thesis statement.

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What should a conclusion do?

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Summarize the main points and reinforce the thesis without simply repeating it.

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What is a common mistake in writing conclusions?

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Simply restating the thesis without adding new insights or connections.