Opinion Writing Flashcard

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What is the first paragraph in an essay called?

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The first paragraph in an essay is called the introduction.

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What does the conclusion of an opinion essay restate?

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The conclusion restates the writer's opinion.

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Should paragraphs be indented?

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Yes, paragraphs should always be indented.

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What are the middle three paragraphs in an essay called?

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The middle three paragraphs are called the body.

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What is the last paragraph in an essay called?

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The last paragraph in an essay is called the conclusion.

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What is the purpose of the introduction in an essay?

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The introduction introduces the topic and presents the main idea.

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What is a hook in an essay?

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A hook is a sentence that grabs the reader's attention at the beginning of the essay.

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What is the body of an essay?

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The body of an essay contains the main points and arguments that support the opinion.

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What is a topic sentence?

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A topic sentence is the first sentence of a paragraph that summarizes the main idea of that paragraph.

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Why is it important to restate your opinion in the conclusion?

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Restating your opinion in the conclusion reinforces your main point and reminds the reader of your argument.