Essay

What is the first paragraph in a formal essay called?

• Beginning

• Grabber

• Hook

• Introduction

What is the last paragraph of a formal essay called?

• Resolution

• Conclusion

• Ending

• Finale

What is purpose of an informational or expository essay?

• To entertain the reader with an interesting

• To inform or explain something to the reader

• To give a strong opinion on a topic

• To persuade the reader to change his/her mind

Which is NOT a type of essay?

• Persuasive

• Narrative

• Poem

• Descriptive

Which 2 of the following elements will appear in your informational essay:

• Facts

• Claims

• Transition words and phrases

Begin every body paragraph with a ________

• lead

• Introduction

• topic sentence that Restates Question

• Background information

Which type of paragraph contains cited evidence?

• Body

• Beginning

• Conclusion

• Resolution

When citing evidence you must _______________

• Credit or name the source

• Summarize ideas

• Copy exact words

• Retell in your own words

Which transition signals contrast?

• furthermore

• for instance

• as a result

• however

Which is the paragraph where key ideas or claims are developed and explained?

• Introduction

• Body paragraph

• Key paragraph

• Conclusion