Essay Writing Techniques and Structures

Miss Nerikas discusses how to write effective introductions and conclusions for essays. She explains the funnel shape for introductions, emphasizing starting general and ending with a thesis statement. For conclusions, she advises summarizing main points and avoiding new ideas. The video also covers crafting a thesis statement and its importance. Viewers are encouraged to engage with the content by liking and subscribing.

What are the two main topics discussed in the video?

• Writing introductions and conclusions

• Writing body paragraphs and conclusions

• Writing thesis statements and body paragraphs

• Writing hooks and thesis statements

What shape should an introduction follow according to the video?

• Square

• Circular

• Pyramid

• Funnel

Why is a good hook important in an introduction?

• To catch the reader's attention

• To summarize the essay

• To provide background information

• To introduce the thesis statement

What should you start with in a problem-solution essay introduction?

• A thesis statement

• The problem

• A solution

• A question

What might an introduction in an academic paper include?

• A detailed conclusion

• Research questions

• A personal anecdote

• A list of references

What is the relationship between a thesis statement and a good essay?

• A thesis statement should be written after the essay

• A thesis statement is optional for a good essay

• A good thesis statement always leads to a good essay

• A thesis statement is unrelated to essay quality

When should you write your introduction according to the video?

• It doesn't matter

• While writing the essay

• After writing the essay

• Before writing the essay

What shape should a conclusion follow?

• Upside-down funnel

• Circular

• Square

• Pyramid

What should you include in a conclusion?

• New ideas

• A summary of main points

• A detailed introduction

• Unrelated topics

What should you provide in a review conclusion?

• A list of references

• A detailed summary

• A new argument

• Your verdict