Writing Introductions & Conclusions in Academic Essays

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What is one technique mentioned for concluding an essay?

  • Including personal anecdotes
  • Adding more background information
  • Summarizing main points (correct)
  • Using complex vocabulary

Which technique involves relating the conclusion directly to the introduction?

  • Using personal anecdotes
  • Bookending (correct)
  • Summarizing main points
  • Forecasting the structure of the paper in the introduction

Which type of essay would benefit from using personal anecdotes in the conclusion?

  • Persuasive essay (correct)
  • Expository essay
  • Narrative essay
  • Descriptive essay

What is the purpose of using the bookending technique in an essay?

<p>To create a thematic connection between introduction and conclusion (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the advantage of ending a persuasive essay with a call to action?

<p>To be specific about the proposed solution to a problem (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to match the tone of the introduction and conclusion in an essay?

<p>To maintain consistency and reinforce the main point (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of a persuasive paper is commonly lacking according to the text?

<p>&quot;Point out that something bad is bad&quot; (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what way can a call to action enhance a persuasive essay?

<p>By providing specific solutions to the problem discussed (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does using personal anecdotes in an essay differ from using data alone?

<p>Personal anecdotes evoke emotions while data provides factual evidence. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does bookending achieve in an essay structure?

<p>It creates a thematic connection between intro and conclusion. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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