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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.
The last paragraph of your essay is called the _________.
Conclusion
What are these examples of: In conclusion... For example... Additionally... Lastly....
Transition words
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.
The beginning of an essay states what the rest of it will be about, what is the first paragraph called?
The introduction.
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?
What do you call it when you restate something using YOUR OWN WORDS without changing the meaning?
Paraphrasing
What do call it when someone copies or claims someone else ideas or words as their own?
Plagiarism
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
What are the 4 R's of Paraphrasing?
1) Replace 2) Rearrange 3)Realize 4) Recheck
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
What statement is the most important part of your essay?
The thesis statement
Big and large, small and little, happiness and joy are examples of ______
synonyms
Big and small, empty and full, happy and sad are examples of _________
antonyms
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.
Which is NOT a main part of the essay structure? A) Mood & Tone B) Introduction C) Body of Essay D) Conclusion
A) Mood and Tone