It is often referred to as the "backbone" of your essay. It is a statement that the writer wants to prove in an essay and is found at the end of the introduction.
Thesis statement.
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The last paragraph of your essay is called the _________.
Conclusion
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What are these examples of: In conclusion... For example... Additionally... Lastly....
Transition words
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Why do writers try to use a "Hook" in the beginning of their essays?
A hook is a sentence used to draw the reader's attention and make them want to read more.
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The beginning of an essay states what the rest of it will be about, what is the first paragraph called?
The introduction.
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Where can you find the topic sentence in a paragraph?
The topic sentence is the main idea of a text and is usually at the beginning of the paragraph?
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What do you call it when you restate something using YOUR OWN WORDS without changing the meaning?
Paraphrasing
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What do call it when someone copies or claims someone else ideas or words as their own?
Plagiarism
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When you write an essay, you may need to include a ____________. It is a separate page that lists all the research materials that you used to write your paper.
bibliography
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What are the 4 R's of Paraphrasing?
1) Replace 2) Rearrange 3)Realize 4) Recheck
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This is the main part of your essay that comes in between the introduction and conclusion. Often 3 paragraphs long, it is referred to as the ______ of your essay.
body
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What statement is the most important part of your essay?
The thesis statement
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Big and large, small and little, happiness and joy are examples of ______
synonyms
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Big and small, empty and full, happy and sad are examples of _________
antonyms
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Why do writers use transition words?
It helps create a smooth transitions in your writing and helps to link your ideas, sentences or paragraphs with each other.
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Which is NOT a main part of the essay structure? A) Mood & Tone B) Introduction C) Body of Essay D) Conclusion
