Essay Info Flashcards
Title
Gives a topic and focus on that topic
Thesis
What is being argued, presented analyzed
End of intro paragraph 1-2 sentences
What will be read/said
Able to Discuss thoroughly
Create interest reveal the value imply the approach
What side you take main idea of essay
Transition
Words used to help show connections ex: however
Main body paragraphs
Support thesis with evidence and or prove
Topic sentences
Su what will be read in the paragraph ready for that paragraph thesis of that paragraph
Conclusion
Summarize arguments restate thesis and what happen next
Unity
Paragraphs about same topic
What are the three types of essays?
Expository, narrative,and perswassive
Persuasive essay
Convince readers of something/ to do or believe somthing
Narrative essay
Tell a story spoken written account of a story
Expository
Factual information explain
What are the introductory styles?
Anecdote background quote definition
Anecdote style
Short story
Connection in story to thesis
State thesis
Background style
Use background info then state thesis
Definition style
Definition of the subject background info why topic being discussed state thesis
Quote style
Interesting quote related to essay
Draw connection to thesis
State thesis
Clinchers
A sentence that summarizes the essay and closes it
What are the thesis styles?
Contrast, list/outline, and straightforward
List/ outline style
List main points or areas that will be covered to aid with organization
Straightforward style
Clearly and concisely state the thesis make sure reader doesn’t miss it
Contrast style
Use contrast words to create interesting distinctions between ideas
Outlines
Give basis for essay shows logical ordering keep track of large amount of info
Organization and Structure
Roman numerals letters numbers indented
