Final Review Flashcards
(117 cards)
purpose of informative writing
is to increase the understanding of the reader.
purpose of persuasive writing
used to convince, or persuade the reader that the opinion of the writer is correct
thesis
the sentence or statement where the writer tells the reader the main idea being explained in the essay.
conclusion
the paragraph where the writer restates the main idea of the paper
attention-getter sentences
the sentences used by the writer to get the reader interested in the main idea and the topics to be discussed in the essay.
transition sentences
the sentences used by the writer to link one topic with supporting detail to another topic with supporting detail
body
the paragraphs where the writer supports the main idea of the essay by providing more details
sentence located at the end of the intro paragraph, tells reader main idea’s you are trying to explain
thesis statment
opening sentence of your essay, designed to get reader interested
attention Getter/ hook
these sentences comment on/ explain your topic sentence. often times they are specific example, details, or even quotes
body sentences
these sentences are the first sentences of each body paragraph. they tell the reader what the particular paragraph is about
topic sentences
This should be done each time a draft of an essay is finished. It absolutely must be completed prior to handing in a final draft
proofread
the final sentences of each body paragraph signal a change in content and serve to ‘set-up’ the next body paragraph
transition sentences
these paragraphs are located between the intro and conclusion
body paragraphs
this sentence is crucial to your essay because it controls the essay’s direction
Thesis statment
this paragraph introduces your topic or subject to the reader
intro paragraph
the final paragraph provides you the opportunity to expand your thesis and wrap-up your topic or subject
conclusion
T or F?
In addition to being the last sentence of your introductory paragraph, the thesis statement is also restated as the first sentence of your concluding paragraph.
True
T or F?
The introductory paragraph begins discussing specific information then moves to more general information.
False
T or F?
The concluding paragraph begins discussing specific information then moves to more general information.
True
T or F
Telling a brief story, defining a word, asking questions, presenting historical/background information, citing direct quotes, and utilizing the ‘imagine’ technique are all examples of potential attention getters.
True
T or F
Oftentimes, each topic sentence is alluded to/referred to within the thesis statement.
True
T or F
Body sentences serve not only to comment on/explain your topic sentences, often times they are also specific examples, details, or quotes.
True
T or F
Transitions sentences do not contribute to the overall flow of your essay.
False