Chapter 6 How to structure Essays.

Which of the following is an example of a thesis statement?

A tired driver can be just as dangerous as a drunk driver.

Which of the following is an example of a compound-complex sentence?

Although Lenora prefers romantic films, she rented Star Wars, and she enjoyed it very much.

Which of the following is NOT typically part of an essay?

An abstract

Why might a writer want to complete the introductory paragraph after the body paragraphs?

An introductory paragraph can be written after the body paragraphs because the writer has a better idea about what they are introducing.

Where are topic sentences generally found in writing? Why?

At the beginning of an open paragraph to summarize the main point of the written piece for the reader.

Why is it a bad idea to use only short subject-verb sentences?

Because a reader may lose interest in your paper.

The following are the last 3 statements of the introduction to an English 101 literary essay. Why should they be reorganized? The main thesis of this paper concerns the play Romeo and Juliet and will be explained in the following thesis. This will best be explained by the many symbols that are used throughout Shakespeare's play. Shakespeare's works remain significant to this day and age.

Because it lacks a clear thesis in the introduction.

Jane is writing a standard 5-paragraph-essay that consists of 750 words. She starts off by writing her thesis statement in the introduction, stating that: 'The most dangerous element in modern-day history is discrimination.' She then lists 7-9 main points which strongly show her main opinion. Within those 7-9 points, she displays and refutes the evidence by authors who don't agree with her. Why did Jane receive relatively LOW marks on her essay?

Because she had too many main points, making the essay slightly confusing.

How is using emotional appeal in an essay similar to providing relevant supporting details?

Both can be used to capture the reader's interests.

A ____ paragraph presents sentences in a logical order.

Coherent

Which of the following sentence structures is BEST for presenting concepts that your reader needs to consider all at once?

Compound-complex sentence.

An effective transitional sentence ___.

Connects one body paragraph to the next.

If you choose not to effectively refute potential opposing views, what is a possible outcome of your writing?

Failing to convince a skeptical reader.

After a long day, a teacher is grading a large number of essays which were written by his students. He is reviewing how his students structured their essays. Tom structured his essay so each paragraph had 3 sentences. Jane used 4 to 5 sentences, Katie used 6 to 7 sentences, while Phil used 9 to 10 sentences for each paragraph. Based on this fact alone, which of the following likely received the highest grade?

Katie

Which of the following is true?

Main ideas, thesis statements, and topic sentences help structure a written piece, aiding the reader's understanding.

Proving that an idea is false or untrue in your writing involves doing what?

Providing enough data and evidence to effectively refute that point of view.

Where should you choose to refute potential opposing views in a document?

Where they might arise naturally in the course of your argument.

A unified paragraph ___.

has sentences that stick to the main point of the paragraph.

Why is a thesis statement so important in writing?

It clearly explains the main idea and helps readers to better understand what the piece of writing is all about.

Which of the following statements best defines the main idea of an essay?

It is the key concept being expressed or examined.

It is BEST to use a simple sentence structure in your essay when___.

Introducing a new character.

Which of the following sentences is NOT written with simple subject-verb construction?

In a timed essay exam, you should think about paragraph breaks and should vary your sentence structure.

Read the following short paragraphs and identify what may be missing: 'Flowers are very well-liked in most parts of the world. There are many types of flowers.' 'Roses are one of the most recognized types of flowers. Roses come in a variety of colors. Roses are often bred to make even more unique colors.' 'Daisies are well-liked flowers. Daisies grow in various types of soil, so daisies are found in a lot of different regions.'

Transition statements

Which answer choice below BEST demonstrates a descriptive title?

The History of Redwood Trees in Northern California.

Why would you want to take the time to outline your paper before you write it?

You can determine the best ways to arrange your points.

What would be considered appropriate evidence in support of an argument?

Statistics involving the argument topic.