Essay Writing Quiz

What is the main purpose of an introduction paragraph?

• To provide a detailed analysis of the topic

• To hook the reader's attention and give an idea of the topic

• To summarize the entire essay

• To list all the references used

What is the purpose of additional background information in an introduction paragraph?

• To conclude the essay

• To provide context and understanding

• To list the main arguments

• To capture the reader's attention

Which part of the introduction paragraph is meant to state the main argument?

• Hook

• Introduction of the topic

• Additional background information

• Thesis statement

What is the last part of an introduction paragraph?

• Hook

• Introduction of the topic

• Additional background information

• Thesis statement

A hook can be a question, strong statement, quote, statistic, or anecdote.

• True

• False

What type of hook is the statement "The polar ice caps are melting at an alarming rate"?

• Question

• Quote

• Strong statement

• Anecdote

Body paragraphs are structured very similarly to...

• Introduction paragraphs

• RACES

• Conclusion paragraphs

• Questions

What is the main purpose of a topic sentence?

• Introduces the focus topic of the paragraph

• Acts as a transition from body paragraph to conclusion

• Introduces the focus topic of the essay

• Grabs the reader's attention at the start of the essay

What will you be using as evidence to support your topic sentences?

• Explanations

• Elaborations

• Footnotes

• Quotes

What is the minimum about of sentences you need to include for your explanation part of your body paragraph?

• 5

• 4

• 3

• 2

Answer explanation

You can do more than 3 sentences. Just make sure you aren't straying from the main focus of the paragraph.

Your goal is to explain how your quote supports your topic sentence.