English Text Structure Test Flashcards
To study for the English Text Structure Test
What does the introduction of an argumentative essay begin with?
A hook
The introduction should provide “what” that allows the reader to understand the importance of the issue being addressed?
Background Information
The (…) sentence of the introduction should be the thesis statement.
Last
The thesis statement is also known as the…
Claim.
The thesis statement should be able to “what” from the rest of the introduction and clearly explain the purpose of the essay?
Stand Alone.
The thesis statement must…
State the writer’s position of the issue being presented.
The entire essay should contain a total of about how many paragraphs?
4-5 paragraphs.
Each of the body paragraphs presents a different (…) that supports the thesis statement.
Reason
What is the first sentence of each body paragraph called?
The topic sentence.
What is the specific support provided in each body paragraph called?
Evidence.
In a body paragraph, evidence should…
Directly quote the text of a source.
Following the direct quote, you should cite your source by…
Stating the author and page number in parentheses.
Each body paragraph should contain at least how many direct quotes?
2.
In a body paragraph, your explanations is where you explain what?
How your evidence is important and helps prove your thesis statement.
The first sentence of the conclusion should be…
A restatement of the thesis statement.
What should the writer do after the restatement of the thesis statement?
Reiterate each reason presented in the essay.
The conclusion should end with a…
Closing thought.
The closing thought in the conclusion could be a…
Connection to your hook.
