Essay Introduction Paragraph Outline

Which part of the five-paragraph essay serves as a mini-outline of the essay?

• the hook

• a topic sentence

• the thesis statement

• the conclusion

Introduces the main idea of your essay with a thesis

• Introduction paragraph

• Body #1 paragraph

• Body #2 paragraph

• Conclusion paragraph

Provides background for the reader so that they will understand your claim

• Introduction paragraph

• Body #1 paragraph

• Body #2 paragraph

• Conclusion paragraph

Helps you organize your thoughts and makes writing essays easier bec ause you made a plan ahead of time

• outline

• introduction

• body paragraphs

• conclusion

Which of the following is a type of hook that you would use in your essay?

• An entire poem

• A picture you drew yourself

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• A question, quote, fact, or statement.

An expository essay consists of:

• Rising action, climax, falling action

• Introduction, body paragraphs, conclusion

• Stanzas

• None of the above

What is the primary purpose of an essay's introduction paragraph?

• To summarize the entire essay

• To introduce the main topic and thesis

• To provide detailed evidence

• To conclude the essay

Which of the following is NOT typically included in an introduction paragraph?

• A hook to grab the reader's attention

• A detailed analysis of the topic

• A thesis statement

• Background information

What is a 'hook' in the context of an essay introduction?

• A summary of the essay

• A question, quote, or interesting fact

• A detailed argument

• A conclusion statement

In an essay outline, where is the thesis statement usually placed?

• In the conclusion

• In the first body paragraph

• In the introduction

• In the last body paragraph