Parts Of An Essay Flashcards

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1
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What is the first paragraph?

A

The introduction

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2
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What is the main idea?

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Thesis

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3
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What is the hook?

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Introduction

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4
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What is the minimum number of body paragraphs?

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3

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5
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How many main ideas does a paragraph have?

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1

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6
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Why do paragraphs need transitions?

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To connect them

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7
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Name the three things a conclusion does.

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  1. Restates thesis
  2. Restate body paragraph ideas(main ideas)
  3. New final thought(not in previous paragraphs)
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8
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What is an introduction?

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The start of an essay

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9
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What is a thesis?

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Your answer to the question and what will be in your body paragraphs

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10
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How many parts are in a thesis?

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2

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11
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How many sentences are in a thesis?

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1-2

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12
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What are the five ways to start an introduction?

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  • anecdote
  • quotation
  • interesting fact
  • news story
  • vivid description
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