True or false: you should never end your paragraph in a quotation.

True-you should always explain your quotes.

An argumentative essay should always include a counterclaim, which is...

the opposing viewpoint (the opposite of your claim)

True or false: your conclusion should just restate and summarize your essay.

False-your conclusion should reference the big picture.

Which is more important: having solid body paragraphs, or having a strong intro and conclusion?

Having a strong introduction and conclusion.

If you forget to use quotation marks around the quotes you use, what will happen?

You will receive a zero for plagiarism.

How long do you have to complete the FSA Writes?

90 minutes, + an additional 30 minutes

Where should your thesis be?

Last sentence of your first paragraph

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1
True or false: you should never end your paragraph in a quotation.
False-quotations make excellent transitions.
True-you should always explain your quotes.
2
True or false: one word transitions are the best because they're short and sweet?
False
True
3
An argumentative essay should always include a counterclaim, which is...
Clark Kent's kryptonian name.
The claim part of your thesis.
Something only lawyers have to worry about.
the opposing viewpoint (the opposite of your claim)
4
True or false: your conclusion should just restate and summarize your essay.
False-your conclusion should reference the big picture.
False-you shouldn't have a conclusion at all.
False-your conclusion should introduce new thoughts
True-you just remind the reader of what you said already.
5
How many total paragraphs should your essay be?
4-6
2-5
4-5
3-4
6
A paragraph should be at least ____ sentences.
4
6
3
5
7
You should avoid sentence fragments, which are...
incomplete sentences
boring sentences
two or more complete sentences that are joined incorrectly.
when sentences shoot people in video games
8
What makes a good hook?
It grabs the reader's attention.
All of the above.
It introduces your topic in a creative way.
It is vivid and interesting.
9
The first sentence of your essay should be your __________
prompt
thesis
conclusion
hook
10
Which is more important: having solid body paragraphs, or having a strong intro and conclusion?
Having a strong introduction and conclusion.
Having solid body paragraphs.
11
If you forget to use quotation marks around the quotes you use, what will happen?
You will receive a zero for plagiarism.
It depends on the person grading you.
You will lose a point for grammar.
Nothing--it's not a big deal.
12
How long do you have to complete the FSA Writes?
an hour and a half
90 minutes
90 minutes, + an additional 30 minutes
two and a half hours
13
True or false: you must include at least one quote from each of the given passages.
False
True
14
Which of the following is not necessary for a body paragraph?
At least one question.
At least one quotation
Transition
Topic Sentence/Main Idea
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Where should your thesis be?
Anywhere in your first paragraph
First sentence of your first paragraph
Last sentence of your first paragraph
In your conclusion

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