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elements of an essay
essay elements vocabulary
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English
9th Grade
03/15/2013

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Term

Hook 

( location and purpose)

Definition
Attention getter located in the beginning of introduction. Used to get and keep the readers attention
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Thesis

(location and purpose)

Definition

the last sentence of the introduction.

This is a done sentence statemeit if purpose for your entire essay. Gives the reader an idea of your topic and stance on issue

 

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transitions
Definition

Words that help readers understand the flow of an article or essay.

Some examples are first, second, third, next, then, finally, last etc.

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Concrete detail
Definition

Quote, evidence from an expert or reliable source, facts, examples etc.

 

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commentary
Definition
explains concrete detail(fact) and further reinforces your point or argument. That provide support to your argument or point.
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Topic sentence
Definition
The first sentence in a paragraph that explains where the paragraph is headed.
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restated thesis

location and purpose

Definition
First sentence of the conclusion that simply restates the thesis. This reminds the reader of the direction of the essay and the points the essay was trying to make.
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call to action
Definition

Located in the conclusion. Words that urge the reader to take immeciate action

 

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body paragraphs

Definition

usually 3 well constructed and organized paragraphs located after the introduction.  each paragraph has one specific topic. 

 

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conclusion
Definition
last paragraph of the essay.  it includes sentences that revisit the main points of the introductio  and body paragraphs of te essay.
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introduction
Definition

first paragraph in an essay. contains a theis statemenf and attention getter. will not have as many details as he body paragraphs. 

 

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