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Types of Writing and Essay Structure
Types of Writing and Essay Structure
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Which of the following help the reader go from one topic/paragraph to another
transition sentence
punctuation
indention
topics
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What does the topic sentence of each body paragraph do?
Introduces the main idea of the paragraph
Reviews the main thesis
Tells a joke
Proves a point
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What is the purpose of a compare and contrast essay
to show similarities + differences between two different things
Present information about your beliefs
To persuade or convince your audience
Describe a person, place, or thing in a way that paints a picture
4
What is a works cited page?
a list of sources
a formatted list of sources
a list of sourcery
a list of sour
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What is the purpose of narrative writing?
to persuade
to write an argument
to inform
to tell a story
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What are three types of writing?
narrative, explanatory, argumentative
stories, debates, research
narrative, persuasive, expository
singing, dancing, playing
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What things can body paragraphs contain?
topic sentence
direct quotations
supporting details/examples/explanation
all of these
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What is the purpose of the thesis?
It is the claim that all the details support
It introduces the reader to what the essay is about
It states the main idea of the essay
all of the above
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What is the first paragraph of an essay called?
Introduction
Thesis
Starter
Conclusion
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What is the purpose of a conclusion?
To introduce new ideas
To ask the reader a question
To add more detail
To review, reinforce, and summarize the main topics
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What should each body paragraph begin with?
question
direct quotation
Review
topic sentence
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What is the purpose of expository writing?
to explain
to tell a story
to persuade
to argue a point
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What is the last paragraph called?
The final paragraph
The introduction
The body
The conclusion
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What is the purpose of persuasive writing?
to tell a story
to persuade
to inform
to make someone laugh
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Which of the following topics could be written in an argumentative paper?
Should we bring recess to the middle school?
Should parents of bullies be fined?
Should we have school uniforms?
All of the above
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What are the paragraphs that support your thesis called, in the middle of the essay?
topic sentences
body paragraphs
Direct quotations
introductory paragraphs
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Which of the following is NOT an example of narrative writing?
Current Events magazine
Wonder
Divergent
The Hunger Games
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Besides the Thesis, what else should be in the introduction
Attention Grabber
supporting details
direct quotation
conclusion
