Vocabulary 3 Flashcards
Hook/Grabber
An interesting quote or attention grabbing question.
Thesis
The main point of your essay. The thesis should be a clear focused opinion that you will attempt to prove.
Transition Word, Phrases
Words or phrases to help guide your essay along in order.
Topic Sentence
Clear, focused sentences that concentrate on the single topic of that particular paragraph.
Concrete Details
Found in Text; factual evidence found in text, a quote that is from the text, and/or a detail that everyone believes is true.
Commentary/Explanation
Your explanation of HOW the concrete detail you have chosen proves that your topic sentence is true.
Thesis Tie-In
This is the last sentence of body paragraphs.