Testq4 Flashcards
What is the main purpose of an informative essay?
To give facts and information about a topic
what are the main parts of an essay?
the introduction, body paragraphs, thesis statement, conclusion.
what is a hook?
Intriguing/ shocking statement, anecdote, analogy, question, or quote that will grab your audience’s attention.
what is the background information?
several sentences of background information, makes the topic relevant for your audience.
what is the purpose of a topic sentence in a body paragraph?
to tell the reader what the paragraph will discuss
when writing an essay always assume that the reader knows _____
nothing about the topic
what does the thesis explain?
the essay’s main idea
where is the thesis located?
at the end of the introduction and again at the conclusion
“cycling is a beneficial form of exercising”
what is missing from this thesis statement; support, claim topic
support
” affects mental health by making people feel bad about themselves, getting them addicted, and reducing real-life friendships”
what is missing from this thesis statement;
support, claim, topic
topic
what is an anecdote?
a short personal story, or account that illustrates a point or idea.
what is a quote?
a phrase or passage taken directly from a text, speech or conversation.
what is a question?
asking the reader a question to reflect on at the start of an essay.
what is an analogy?
comparing two things to help understand something new
which one is a question, anecdote, analogy and quote:
1) Maya Angelou once said, “People will remember how you made them feel.”
2) Last year, I joined the track team. During my first race, I tripped and fell. Despite the embarrassment, I got up and finished with determination. It was a lesson in resilience.
3) What if happiness doesn’t come from things, but from the connections we make with others?
4) Learning a new language is like unlocking a door to a whole new world of opportunities.
1) quote
2) anecdote
3) question
4) analogy
