Expository Essay Quizziz

What is an essay?

• A set of Google Slides about an idea.

• A spoken presentation.

• A piece of writing about a topic.

• A bell ringer.

Choose the correct order of paragraphs in an essay.

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  Body paragraphs, introduction, conclusion

• Conclusion, body paragraphs, introduction

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  Introduction, body paragraphs, conclusion

The body paragraphs contain a topic sentence, evidence and explanation or analysis.

• True.

• False

In your conclusion, you should introduce new ideas.

• True

• False

The example: "An essay is like a sandwich" is an example of...

• Simile

• Alliteration

• Irony

• Theme

Before restating the thesis in the conclusion paragraph, be sure to

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  list the main points made in the essay.

• ask a rhetorical question.

• use a transition word or phrase.

• Add detail to an argument

Answer explanation

Transition words include- In conclusion, finally, overall.

Which of the following choices best restates the thesis: Students should be required to take both a reading and writing class every year so students can express themselves, learn about the world, and make connections.

• Reading and writing classes are fantastic for students and should be required.

• By requiring both a reading and writing class, schools give students opportunities for self-expression, acquiring world knowledge, and creating connections with others.

• Reading and writing are key to building creativity.

What is a topic sentence?

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  The sentence that gets the reader's attention.

• The final sentence in an essay. 

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  The sentence that is the main idea of the entire essay.

• The sentence that tells the main idea of a paragraph

What is the purpose of a thesis statement in an essay?

• To list all the sources used in the essay

• To provide a summary of the essay

• To state the main argument or claim of the essay

• To introduce the author of the essay

What is the main purpose of body paragraphs in an essay?

• To restate the thesis statement in different words

• To provide evidence and analysis supporting the thesis

• To introduce new topics not covered by the thesis

• To summarize the essay's main points