How to Write an Essay.

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What is an essay?

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A short piece of writing on a particular subject.

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What is the last paragraph of an essay called?

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Conclusion.

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What does a thesis statement do?

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Answers the question.

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What is the main idea of an essay?

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Your message about a topic.

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What is the purpose of the topic sentence?

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To introduce the main idea.

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What are supporting details?

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Evidence or examples that back up the main idea.

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What is the structure of a typical essay?

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Introduction, body paragraphs, conclusion.

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What is a hook in an essay?

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An engaging opening sentence to grab the reader's attention.

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What is a body paragraph?

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A section of the essay that develops a specific point related to the thesis.

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What is the role of a conclusion in an essay?

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To summarize the main points and restate the thesis.