Vocab 3 Flashcards
1
Q
Hook/grabber
A
An interesting quote or attention grabbing question at the beginning of your essay
2
Q
Thesis
A
The main point of your essay- last sentence of the introduction
3
Q
Transition word/phrase
A
Gives flow to paragraph- ex: to begin with, furthermore
4
Q
Topic sentence
A
Clear, focused sentences that concentrate on the single topic of the paragraph
5
Q
Concrete details
A
Textual evidence or quotes from the text
6
Q
Commentary/explanation
A
How the concrete details you chose prove that your thesis is true
7
Q
Thesis/tie up
A
Last sentence of your body paragraphs- should tie back to original topic/position
