The Six Paragraph Essay

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3. The Six Paragraph Essay Question 1 What is not part of the Introduction Paragraph? A brief introduction of 3 Main Ideas A concession A good first impression Thesis Statement Quit

4. The Six Paragraph Essay Question 1 What is not part of the Introduction Paragraph? Wrong Answer The Introduction Paragraph literally introduces the reader to your essay. It’s your chance to present your thesis statement and hint at the supporting ideas that will follow. The goal is to introduce your essay in an interesting way. You want the reader to want to keep reading after you present your Introduction Paragraph and Thesis Statement. A concession has it’s own paragraph, the Corollary Paragraph. Next Question Try Again Quit

5. The Six Paragraph Essay Correct! Well done. The Introduction Paragraph literally introduces the reader to your essay. It’s your chance to present your thesis statement and hint at the supporting ideas that will follow. The goal is to introduce your essay in an interesting way. You want the reader to want to keep reading after you present your Introduction Paragraph and Thesis Statement. Next Quit

6. The Six Paragraph Essay Question 2 The Thesis Statement can be placed where in the Introduction Paragraph? As the first sentence A middle sentence The last sentence Anywhere Quit

7. The Six Paragraph Essay Question 2 The Thesis Statement can be placed where in the Introduction Paragraph? Wrong Answer The goal is to introduce your essay in an interesting way. You want the reader to want to keep reading after you present your Introduction Paragraph and Thesis Statement.Once you complete your Introduction Paragraph don’t be afraid to move the position of your Thesis Statement. If you leave the Thesis Statement as the last statement, you can bait the reader with a snappy introduction, hint at the supporting ideas and then present your Thesis Statement.You can also position the Thesis Statement so that it’s the first thing the reader sees if you want to come in bold and set the tone right away. There is no hard rule on where the thesis statement should go, the writer must decide where it is best placed to gain the maximum effect which is capturing and holding reader attention. Next Question Try Again Quit

8. The Six Paragraph Essay Correct! Well done. The goal is to introduce your essay in an interesting way. You want the reader to want to keep reading after you present your Introduction Paragraph and Thesis Statement.Once you complete your Introduction Paragraph don’t be afraid to move the position of your Thesis Statement. If you leave the Thesis Statement as the last statement, you can bait the reader with a snappy introduction, hint at the Supporting Ideas and then present your Thesis Statement.You can also position the Thesis Statement so that it’s the first thing the reader sees if you want to come in bold and set the tone right Next Quit

9. The Six Paragraph Essay Question 3 The Thesis Statement is supported by the three Supporting Ideas. True False Quit

10. The Six Paragraph Essay Question 3 The Thesis Statement is supported by the three Supporting Ideas. Wrong Answer In the Six Paragraph Essay, as touched on in the course introduction, your three Supporting Ideas that you mention in the Introduction Paragraph, and then later by giving each Idea its own paragraph, are what gives your Thesis Statement legs to stand on. With out your three Supporting Ideas, you are just stating an opinion with nothing to back it up. The three Supporting Ideas you present in the Introduction Paragraph are what are going to support your Thesis Statement. Your Thesis Statement can’t stand on it’s own without supporting ideas. Next Question Try Again Quit

11. The Six Paragraph Essay Correct! Well done. In the Six Paragraph Essay, as touched on in the course introduction, your three Supporting Ideas that you mention in the Introduction Paragraph, and then later by giving each Idea its own paragraph, are what gives your Thesis Statement legs to stand on. With out your three Supporting Ideas, you are just stating an opinion with nothing to back it up. Next Quit

12. The Six Paragraph Essay Question 4 What should you not do with your Thesis Statement? Make it the ‘Hook’ that draws the reader in Make it wordy Make it the main topic of your essay Create reader expectations Quit

13. The Six Paragraph Essay Question 4 What should you not do with your Thesis Statement? Wrong Answer The Thesis Statement is the heart of what your essay is about. It is the main topic and will be backed up by your three Supporting Idea paragraphs. Once you state your Thesis you cannot deviate from it. You have created reader expectations with your Thesis Statement. You must fulfill their expectations by delivering a Thesis that is original and interesting. Peaking reader interest is critical. This is accomplished by writing a clear and concise Thesis Statement that is not wordy and states exactly what your essay is about and nothing more. Your Thesis Statement should be concise and state exactly what your essay is going to be about. Next Question Try Again Quit

14. The Six Paragraph Essay Correct! Well done. The Thesis Statement is the heart of what your essay is about. It is the main topic and will be backed up by your three Supporting Idea paragraphs.Once you state your Thesis you cannot deviate from it. You have created reader expectations with your Thesis Statement. You must fulfill their expectations by delivering a Thesis that is original and interesting. Peaking reader interest is critical. This is accomplished by writing a clear and concise Thesis Statement that is not wordy and states exactly what your essay is about and nothing more. Next Quit

15. The Six Paragraph Essay Question 5 The purpose of the Corollary Paragraph is to ________? Show the reader that you understand different points of view Invalidate your Thesis Statement Show the reader that you know what you’re talking about Show the reader that your point of view is all that matters in this essay Quit

16. The Six Paragraph Essay Question 5 The purpose of the Corollary Paragraph is to ________? Wrong Answer Concessions add power to your Thesis Statement by allowing you to drive your position home that much harder. You’re setting the bar higher by forcing yourself to make sure that your supporting ideas are solid and well thought out. The Corollary Paragraph also known as the “Concession Paragraph” is there to show the reader that you understand and acknowledge that there are other points of view, or sides to your Thesis Statement. Next Question Try Again Quit

17. The Six Paragraph Essay Correct! Well done. The Corollary Paragraph also known as the “Concession Paragraph” is there to show the reader that you understand and acknowledge that there are other points of view, or sides to your Thesis Statement. Concessions add power to your Thesis Statement by allowing you to drive your position home that much harder. You’re setting the bar higher by forcing yourself to make sure that your supporting ideas are solid and well thought out. Next Quit

18. The Six Paragraph Essay Question 6 The Corollary Paragraph is also known as the _______ paragraph. Confession Concession Coronation Constitution Quit

19. The Six Paragraph Essay Question 6 The Corollary Paragraph is also known as the _______ paragraph. Wrong Answer Concessions add power to your Thesis Statement by allowing you to drive your position home that much harder. The Corollary Paragraph is also known as the “Concession Paragraph”. Next Question Try Again Quit

20. The Six Paragraph Essay Correct! Well done. Concessions add power to your Thesis Statement by allowing you to drive your position home that much harder. Next Quit

21. The Six Paragraph Essay Question 7 Concessions add power to your Thesis Statement by allowing you to drive your position home that much harder. True False Quit

22. The Six Paragraph Essay Question 7 Concessions add power to your Thesis Statement by allowing you to drive your position home that much harder. Wrong Answer Concessions add power to your Thesis Statement by allowing you to drive your position home that much harder. You’re setting the bar higher by forcing yourself to make sure that your supporting ideas are solid and well thought out. The Corollary Paragraph is powerful because it can put you in tune with your reader if he or she has decided that they are on the other side of your argument. Next Question Try Again Quit

23. The Six Paragraph Essay Correct! Well done. The Corollary Paragraph is powerful because it can put you in tune with your reader if he or she has decided that they are on the other side of your argument.Concessions add power to your Thesis Statement by allowing you to drive your position home that much harder. You’re setting the bar higher by forcing yourself to make sure that your supporting ideas are solid and well thought out. Next Quit

24. The Six Paragraph Essay Question 8 The final sentence of the Corollary Paragraph is used to __________. Remind the reader that you have made concessions and acknowledge differing points of view Briefly mentions your Thesis Statement again Bring the reader back to seeing your point of view All of the above Quit

25. The Six Paragraph Essay Question 8 The final sentence of the Corollary Paragraph is used to __________. Wrong Answer After your concessions are made it’s time to pull the reader back to your side. The final sentence reminds the reader that even though you have made those concessions and see another point of view, it’s time for you to briefly mention your Thesis Statement again and let he or she know that it’s time for you get down to the business of proving your side of the argument is better. The final sentence does all of the aforementioned answers. Next Question Try Again Quit

26. The Six Paragraph Essay Correct! Well done. After your concessions are made it’s time to pull the reader back to your side. The final sentence reminds the reader that even though you have made those concessions and see another point of view, it’s time for you to briefly mention your Thesis Statement again and let he or she know that it’s time for you get down to the business of proving your side of the argument is better. Next Quit

27. The Six Paragraph Essay Question 9 The Corollary Paragraph is used to acknowledge that your reader may have a different point of view than yours. True False Quit

28. The Six Paragraph Essay Question 9 The Corollary Paragraph is used to acknowledge that your reader may have a different point of view than yours. Wrong Answer Concessions add power to your Thesis Statement by allowing you to drive your position home that much harder. You’re setting the bar higher by forcing yourself to make sure that your Supporting Ideas are solid and well thought out. The Corollary Paragraph is powerful because it can put you in tune with your reader if he or she has decided that they are on the other side of your argument. Next Question Try Again Quit

29. The Six Paragraph Essay Correct! Well done. The Corollary Paragraph is powerful because it can put you in tune with your reader if he or she has decided that they are on the other side of your argument.Concessions add power to your Thesis Statement by allowing you to drive your position home that much harder. You’re setting the bar higher by forcing yourself to make sure that your Supporting Ideas are solid and well thought out. Next Quit

30. The Six Paragraph Essay Question 10 Gaining and maintaining reader interest is vital in the Introduction Paragraph, as well as throughout the entire essay. True False Quit

31. The Six Paragraph Essay Question 10 Gaining and maintaining reader interest is vital in the Introduction Paragraph, as well as throughout the entire essay. Wrong Answer The Introduction Paragraph literally introduces the reader to your essay. It’s your chance to present your Thesis Statement and hint at the Supporting Ideas that will follow. The goal is to introduce your essay in an interesting way. You want the reader to want to keep reading after you present your Introduction Paragraph and Thesis Statement. If the reader, most likely your Professor, is uninterested in your paper, he or she may not want to finish reading your paper. They will finish reading it, but you want them to finish reading because the want to, not because they have to. Finish Quiz Try Again Quit

32. The Six Paragraph Essay Correct! Well done. The Introduction Paragraph literally introduces the reader to your essay. It’s your chance to present your Thesis Statement and hint at the Supporting Ideas that will follow. The goal is to introduce your essay in an interesting way. You want the reader to want to keep reading after you present your Introduction Paragraph and Thesis Statement. Next Quit

33. The Six Paragraph Essay Quiz Complete Thank you for your participation in the eCourse and this quiz. You now have the tools to craft a well written, and interesting Six Paragraph Essay. Keep writing! Start Over Quit