Understanding Essay Structure vocabulary

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What is a multi-paragraph piece of writing on a specific topic called?

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essay

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What do you call a section of the piece of writing dealing with a single theme and indicated by a new indentation?

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paragraph

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What is a paragraph that restates your information, the answer to the prompt, and includes brief details that support your answer?

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conclusion

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What are paragraphs that offer supporting evidence to back up the topic of a piece of writing made up of three main sections: a topic sentence, supporting detail sentences, and a closing (transition) sentence called?

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body paragraphs

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What do you call it when the first line of each paragraph is moved in 5 spaces from the guide line?

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indented

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What is the purpose of an essay's introduction?

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To introduce the main topic and provide a thesis statement.

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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 supporting details in body paragraphs?

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To provide evidence and examples that support the main idea.

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What is a transition sentence?

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A sentence that connects one idea or paragraph to another.

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What is the difference between a conclusion and a summary?

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A conclusion restates the main points and provides closure, while a summary simply recaps the content.