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Essay Writing Terms

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Introduction Paragraph The first paragraph of an essay that introduces the topic, provides background information, and presents the thesis statement.
Body Paragraph(s) The paragraphs that follow the introduction, each focusing on a specific point that supports the thesis statement.
Conclusion Paragraph The final paragraph of an essay that restates the thesis, summarizes the main points, and provides a concluding thought.
Hook The opening sentence or sentences of an essay that grabs the reader's attention. It can be a question, anecdote, quote, statistic, or vivid description.
Thesis statement A clear, concise, and arguable statement that presents the main point or argument of the essay. It typically appears at the end of the introduction and acts as a roadmap for the rest of the essay.
Analysis The writer's interpretation and commentary on the evidence. Good analysis contains inferences, shows critical thinking, and advances the argument of the paper. This is where the writer connects the dots for the reader.
Counterargument A section that acknowledges and addresses opposing viewpoints. This demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of the topic and strengthens the writer's argument.
Rebuttal The response to the counterargument, explaining why the opposing viewpoint is flawed or less valid than the writer's argument.
Evidence Factual information, such as quotes, statistics, examples, or anecdotes, that supports and strengthens the essay's argument.
Topic Sentence The first sentence of a body paragraph that introduces the main idea of that paragraph and relates it back to the thesis statement.
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