Paragraphs And Compositions

Question 1

Paragraph

Answer 1

Sentences grouped together. Present and support a main idea

Question 2

Composition

Answer 2

Group of paragraphs

Question 3

Main idea

Answer 3

Central focus of a paragraph

Question 4

Topic sentence

Answer 4

First sentence of a body paragraph
Directly states paragraph’s main idea

Question 5

Supporting sentences

Answer 5

Supports main idea of a paragraph

Question 6

Details of supporting sentiences

Answer 6

Sensory details
Facts
Statistics
Examples

Question 7

Sensory details

Answer 7

Five senses

Question 8

Facts

Answer 8

Information proven

Question 9

Statistics

Answer 9

Based on Numbers

Question 10

Examples

Answer 10

Specific instances of a general idea

Question 11

Unity

Answer 11

Sentences work together to express or support a main idea

Question 12

When is unity proven

Answer 12

All sentences relate to the main idea stated in the topic sentence
Or when They relate to an implied main idea
They relate to a sequence of events

Question 13

Coherence

Answer 13

All ideas are logically arranged and clearly connected

Question 14

Types of orders

Answer 14

Chronological
Spatial
Logical
Of importance

Question 15

Chronological

Answer 15

Tell a story, explain a process
Presents events in order in which they occur

Question 16

Spatial

Answer 16

Describe a place or object
Arranges details according to their location in space

Question 17

Logical

Answer 17

Explains and classifies
Groups related details to show their relationship

Question 18

Order of importance

Answer 18

Inform or persuade
Most important to least, Vice versa

Question 19

Transitional expressions

Answer 19

Compare ideas
Contrast ideas
Show cause and effect
Show time
Show place
Show importance

Question 20

Elaboration

Answer 20

Contains supporting sentences/ details to support the main idea

Question 21

Introduction

Answer 21

First thing the reader sees
Catch the readers attention
Set the for the composition
Present the thesis statement

Question 22

Hook

Answer 22

First sentence of an introduction
It can be a question or anecdote to appeal the reader

Question 23

rethorical question

Answer 23

no answer is expected

Question 24

Anecdote

Answer 24

Real life story, humorous or intriguing

Question 25

Example

Answer 25

Specific instance of a general idea

Question 26

Thesis statement

Answer 26

Sentence or two in the introduction that announces the topic. Your entire composition will support the ideas presented. Usually the last sentence of the introduction

Question 27

Thesis

Answer 27

Controlling idea of a work Not a restatement of a topic

Question 28

Topic

Answer 28

Asks a question answered by the thesis

Question 29

Body paragraph

Answer 29

Core paragraphs your composition. Supports the thesis’ main idea with supporting details. Relate directly with the thesis statement

Question 30

Qualities of a body paragraph

Answer 30

Unity, coherence, elaboration

Question 31

conclusion

Answer 31

Restates the thesis statement. Last thing on your composition

Question 32

Essay

Answer 32

Analytic or interpretative literally composition

Question 33

Introduction

Answer 33

catches the readers attention Sets the tone for the composition Presents the thesis statement

Question 34

Body

Answer 34

States the main points Provides support for the main points

Question 35

Conclusion

Answer 35

Reinforces the main idea in the thesis statement Ties together main points of the body Leaves the reader with a sense the composition has been “wrapped up”