Putting the Finishing Touches on Your Essay

The following are the last and first sentences of paragraphs. Which of the following types of transitions are represented?

Thus, we see that Dr. King effectively uses pathos to convince his audience to take action.

However, pathos is not the only rhetorical device he uses in his letter.

• Idea to idea link

• Simple transition device

• Word to word link

Which of the following transition devices would be most appropriate to introduce a contradictory idea or point of view?

• Additionally,

• Next,

• However,

Which of the sentences below would represent an idea to idea link from the following sentence?

It is clear to see that colleges should not use the SAT to determine student potential.

• The SAT has been challenged by many educators.

• Standardized tests do not always show a student's best performance.

• However, the SAT remains a major hurdle for college applicants.

Which of the follwing transitional devices indicates that you plan to offer an additional example?

• On the other hand,

• Moreover,

• In a similar way,

One of the most effective hooks is the dictionary definition.

• False

• True

An anecdote is a type of hook that uses a story to capture the reader's interest.

• False

• True

Why would anyone risk his life to stage a protest?

What type of hook appears above?

• Bold pronouncement

• Fact

• Rhetorical question

• Anecdote

The purpose of the hook is to announce the topic of the essay.

• True

• False

The inverted pyramid hook starts with a general statement and moves to a specific topic or opinion.

• False

• True

Which of the following types of hooks are most effective in an academic essay?

• Famous quote

• Surprising fact or statistic

• Announcement of topic

• Bold pronouncement