How to write an essay

HOW TO WRITE AN ESSAY

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Question 1/10

What's an essay?

a written account of something that one has observed, heard, done, or investigated

a typical Greek dish

I haven't the faintest idea, why are we even doing this?!

a written piece that is made of multiple paragraphs and focuses on one topic

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there are three main types of essay:-the argumentative essay, which is used to present an argument surrounding two side of any particular issue (agree and disagree); -the descriptive essay, which is used to give the author a chance to show their writing skills by way of description (adectives and adverbs) -the discursive essay, which is similar to the argumentative one, but equal attention should be given to positive and negative points

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Question 2/10

What's the first thing you should do when writing an essay?

Rush to the toilet and cry it out

Carefully read the prompt and map out

Frantically write down everything your mind comes up with

Discuss your opinion in a clear way

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Remember: you should meet all the given criteria! Beside that, brainstorming is very important

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Question 3/10

What's a Thesis Statement?

It's another word for Conclusion

It's a type of essay

A statement that strongly expresses the overall response to the question

The name of the new Balenciaga bag

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Example of an argumentative thesis statement: High school graduates should be required to take a year off to pursue community service projects before entering college in order to increase their maturity and global awareness. The paper that follows should: Present an argument and give evidence to support the claim that students should pursue community projects before entering college

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Question 4/10

What's the correct order for the parts of an essay?

Introduction, Thesis Statement, Points For, Conclusion, Points Against

Thesis Statement, Introduction, Points Against, Points For, Conclusion

State your Opinion, Contradict Yourself, Talk about Something You'd like for Christmas, Say Bye and Sign

Introduction, Thesis Statement, Points For and Against, Conclusion

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Start by outlining the essay (Introduction) and provide a Thesis Statement (a sentence that conveys the central point of your essay); on with the Body (relevant information and data with Pros and Cons); write a clear Conclusion that should summarize your main points

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Question 5/10

What should you include in your essay?

Your opinion, a proposal, many phrasal verbs

Adverbs, adjectives, connectors

Verbs, nouns, prepositions, paragraph titles and subtitles

A detailled description of your cat, it will please the examiner

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It is very important to use an advanced, elaborate language, to provide argumentations

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Question 6/10

What sentences can be used in your opening paragraph?

As a result... / Since... / Due to the fact that...

Furthermore... / Moreover... / Likewise...

Firstly, secondly... / Finally... / In addition...

This essay discusses... / We will be discussing... / In this essay it will be shown...

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Question 7/10

What sentences can be used in order to organise your points?

Firstly, secondly... / Finally... / In addition...

Furthermore... / Moreover... / Likewise...

For instance... / As an example... / This can be seen...

As a result... / Since... / Due to the fact that...

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Question 8/10

What sentence can be used to compare and contrast?

However... / On the other hand... / Nevertheless...

Furthermore... / Moreover... / Likewise...

In conclusion... / To summarize... / It has been demostrated that...

For instance... / As an example... / This can be seen...

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Question 9/10

What sentences can you use in order to add ideas?

As a result... / Since... / Due to the fact that...

Furthermore... / Moreover... / Likewise...

For instance... / As an example... / This can be seen...

Obviously... / Above all... / No doubt

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Question 10/10

What sentences can be used to conclude?

As a result... / Since... / Due to the fact that...

Obviously... / Above all... / No doubt

In conclusion... / To summarize... / It has been demostrated that...

It is possible that... / Perhaps... / It may be...

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