Introductory Essay

Which word below is a multiple paragraph writing about a specific topic and contains an introduction with thesis statements, multiple body paragraphs, and a concluding paragraph

• essay

• counterclaim

• topic sentence

• clincher

Which word below is a literary technique used in the opening of an essay or story that gets the reader's attention, so that he or she will keep on reading?

• essay

• explanation

• hook

• clincher

Which word below is the first sentence of a paragraph that signals to the reader what the paragraph's main idea will be?

• essay

• topic sentence

• clincher

• evidence

What words do you need to use to move your essay from point to point?

• transition words

• Yes, no, maybe

• colorful words

• figurative language

Where should you reveal your topic?

• In the first body paragraph

• Anywhere so long as it is in your essay

• In the introductory paragraph

• In the concluding paragraph

How should your paragraphs be ordered in an essay?

• Body paragraphs and then concluding paragraph

• Introductory paragraph, concluding paragraph, and then body paragraphs.

• Concluding paragraph, body paragraphs, and then introductory paragraph.

• Introductory paragraph, body paragraphs, and then concluding paragraph.

Each reason I have in my essay to support my topic should be developed in a separate paragraph?

• No

• Yes

• Sometimes

Choose TWO ANSWERS - Is it ABSOLUTELY necessary to explain your text evidence after you have cited it in your essay?

• YES

• No, sometimes you don't need to.

• Yes, you must always explain your evidence!!

In your introductory paragraph, should you have a thesis statement that reveals your reasons that support your topic?

• No

• Sometimes

• Always

What are the words called that help you move smoothly into another idea or reason?

• Helping words

• Sentence starters

• Transitional phrases