Essay Introductions

Quiz
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English
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7th Grade
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Hard
Sarah Williams
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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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