Essay Introductions

Essay Introductions

7th Grade

25 Qs

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Essay Introductions

Essay Introductions

Assessment

Quiz

English

7th Grade

Hard

Created by

Sarah Williams

FREE Resource

25 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Ready to hook your readers? Which trick can transform your essay's opening from 'meh' to 'wow'?

Painting a vivid picture of a scene connected to your topic

Dropping a jaw-dropping fact or statistic

Echoing the essay title for dramatic effect

Previewing the list of topics you'll explore

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the primary function of a bridge in an essay introduction?

To provide a detailed analysis of the topic.

To connect the hook to the thesis statement smoothly.

To list all the sources that will be cited in the essay.

To argue the main point of the essay.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Why is it important for the bridge to be closely related to both the hook and the thesis statement in an essay introduction?

It ensures that the essay remains focused on the topic.

It makes the essay longer and more detailed.

It allows the writer to introduce multiple viewpoints.

It provides an opportunity to use more complex vocabulary.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Ready to be an essay wizard? 🧙‍♂️ Where should your magical thesis statement make its grand appearance in your essay?

At the beginning of your introduction

In your body paragraphs

At the end of your introduction

At the end of your entire essay

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

How can an introduction paragraph effectively grab the reader's attention?

By restating the conclusion

By presenting a relevant quote, question, or fact

By summarizing the body paragraphs

By listing the references

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following is a good way to start an essay?

A. With a detailed example

B. By listing all your main points

C. With a catchy question or interesting fact

D. By jumping straight to the conclusion

7.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Check the ways that would be GOOD ways to start your essay

Short story or ancedote

onomatopoeia

a list that goes with your thesis

interesting fact or rhetorical questions

Tell them your name and what you are going to write about

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