Introduction Paragraph

The symbol used to represent the INTRO paragraph is...

• Regular Triangle

• Upside-Down Triangle

• Circle

• Star

Which of the following is NOT the purpose of the introduction paragraph?

• Grab the readers' attention

• Cite evidence to prove your main idea

• Introduce your main idea

• Provide background for the topic

Where should the THESIS be found in an introduction paragraph?

• Near the top

• In the middle

• Near the end

• First sentence

Where should the HOOK be found in an introduction paragraph?

• First line

• In the middle

• Last line

• Anywhere in the intro

About how long should the BRIDGE be in the introduction?

• 1 sentence

• Less than 2 sentences

• At least 2 sentences

• 7 sentences

In a five-paragraph essay, how many SUPPORTING IDEAS should we have?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

A good HOOK must be which of the following 2 answers?

• About the novel

• Specific to thesis

• Relevant to the real world

• Interesting

Which of the following HOOKS would be the most effective to start an essay about college football?

• Have you ever watched a college football game?

• Did you know that Ohio State has 8 National Championships?

• When's the last time you attended a college football game?

• Do you watch college football?

True or False: You MUST list your 3 supporting ideas in your introduction.

• True

• False

This type of HOOK uses a personal story to gain your readers' interest.

• Statement

• Definition

• Analogy

• Anecdote