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Basics of Essay Writing
Basics of Essay Writing
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8th grade essay structure and writing tips
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Once you are done writing your essay, you should read it and look for mistakes.
True
False
2
Use semicolons ; to separate independent clauses.
false
true
3
An in text citation for poetry or verse includes the . . .
(analysis)
(evidence)
(author, line number)
(claim)
4
The claim is . . .
a statement that requires evidence to help prove it is true
a statement that doesn't need any explanation
statement that doesn't need evidence to support it
is a question that requires analysis
5
An original title is not necessary for most essay writing.
false
true
6
A thesis statement should always be in the form of a question.
no
yes
7
An introductory paragraph provides your reader with . . .
analysis of evidence
the topic, an outline of the topic, and a thesis statement
evidence to support your claim
a conclusion about a topic
8
's is an indication of possession except for it's which means 'it is'
true
false
9
Examples of signaling to your reader that you are about to show your evidence are . . .
but, although, whereas
to summarize, in conclusion, therefore
for example, to illustrate, for instance
in other words, to put it another way, by extension
10
A concluding paragraph summarizes all your main points in your essay.
True
False
11
The first step in writing about your evidence is . . .
to provide a citation
analyze your evidence
providing quotation marks
to signal to your reader that you are about to show evidence
12
A body paragraph includes . . .
body parts
a claim, evidence, and analysis
claim, a picture, and metaphor
an intro paragraph and a conclusion
13
Some good transitions to use to sum up your analysis are . . .
for example, to illustrate, for example
consequently, to summarize, therefore
but, and, so
however, since, then
14
At the end of your evidence you need to provide a . . .
a drawing
citation
another piece of evidence
claim
15
True or false: your body paragraphs should be written to include a claim, evidence, analysis
False
True
16
After introducing your evidence, you need to . . .
write a conclusion
add another claim
start analyzing your evidence
give your evidence and put it in quotation marks
17
Always, use as many commas, as possible, to make your writing, seem more, natural.
false
true
18
Strong writing is usually written in the passive voice.
false
true
19
What transitions can you use to signal that you are starting your analysis?
and, but, or, nor, for, so
for example, to illustrate, for instance
purple, orange, brown
in other words, to put it another way, this shows
20
Analysis is when you . . .
when you write another body paragraph in your essay
add another claim
provide another piece of evidence
explain the evidence you chose and how it proves your claim
21
After signaling to your reader that you are going to show your evidence, you should . . .
write another claim
start analyzing your evidence
tell your reader the title and author of your source
provide a citation
22
Which is an example of active voice?
Amy loves Steve.
Steve is loved by Amy.
23
For this expository, literary essay, it is appropriate to use the first person.
true
false
24
Evidence is something that . . .
doesn't need explanation or analysis
you get from a source to support your claim
only lawyers use in court
is something that you come up with on your own
25
How many paragraphs should you write for a standard expository essay?
3
1
2
5
