Writing Introductions & Conclusions for Academic Essays
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What is the main purpose of the conclusion in an essay, according to the text?

  • To argue against the main points made in the essay
  • To provide a personal anecdote that is unrelated to the topic
  • To introduce new information that was not covered in the body
  • To summarize the main points of the essay (correct)

    • What is the 'bookending' technique described in the text?

  • Repeating the same personal anecdote in both the introduction and conclusion
  • Introducing a new analogy in the conclusion that was not used in the introduction
  • Relating the conclusion directly back to the introduction thematically (correct)
  • Restating the thesis statement in the conclusion in a different way

    • What is the purpose of using a 'call to action' in the conclusion of a persuasive essay?

  • To introduce a new perspective that was not covered in the body
  • To summarize the main arguments made in the essay
  • To explain specifically what the reader should do in response to the essay (correct)
  • To acknowledge the complexity of the issue and that there are no easy solutions

    • Which of the following is NOT a reason the 'bookending' technique is effective?

    <p>It provides a clear roadmap for the organizational structure of the essay</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT one of the conclusion techniques mentioned in the text?

    <p>Introducing a new counterargument</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the passage, which of the following would be an effective way to introduce the essay?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of providing background information in the introduction?

    <p>To establish the nature of the problem and persuade readers of the argument's validity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of forecasting the organizational structure in the introduction?

    <p>To provide a brief summary of the essay's main points</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the use of an anecdote in the introduction aim to engage the reader?

    <p>By convincing the reader that the identified problem is real and the proposed solution is needed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the thesis statement in the introduction?

    <p>To clearly state the argument that the essay will be making</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason why many writers prefer to write the introductory paragraph after having written all of the body paragraphs?

    <p>It gives them a better sense of exactly how they need to set up the paper.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of a good introduction in an academic essay?

    <p>To grab the reader's attention and impress upon them that the writing is of high quality.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the passage, what is one major guideline for writing an introductory paragraph?

    <p>The introductory paragraph should include the thesis statement.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the passage say about the difficulty of understanding writing concepts when it comes to essay introductions?

    <p>Writing concepts can be a bit tough to grasp, but that's not really the case when it comes to essay introductions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of a conclusion in an academic essay?

    <p>To leave the reader with a favorable impression of the essay.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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