Analytical Paragraph Quiz

Question 1

Sentence 1- Topic Sentence(Thesis)

Answer 1

• A statement having a subject and an opinion.
• Must be proved by reasons, not by emotions, in order to be proven valid.
• First statement in an analytical paragraph

Question 2

Sentence 2- Evidence or Concrete Detail

Answer 2

• A fact and/or an example that supports the thesis or topic sentence.
• Includes direct quotations from a literary text.
• Must be cited unless it is in the public domain or is common knowledge.

Question 3

Sentence 3- Analysis

Answer 3

• Explains why/how the evidence proves or supports the topic sentence

Question 4

Sentence 4- Analysis

Answer 4

• Further explains or analyzes evidence

Question 5

Sentence 5- Evidence

Answer 5

• Gives a second example to prove/support #1

Question 6

Sentence 6- Analysis

Answer 6

• Explains why/how #5 relates to #1

How evidence relates to thesis

Question 7

Sentence 7- Analysis

Answer 7

• Further explains or analyzes evidence

Question 8

Sentence 8- Concluding Statement

Answer 8

• Highlights 1-2 points of the paragraph
• Alludes back to the main argument without restating topic or thesis sentence
• Does not introduce new information

Question 9

A Chunk

Answer 9

• A combination of 2-4 or 5-7 sentences
• (evidence + 2-3 analysis sentences)
• Only consist of evidence and analysis
• Chunk 1 does not include the topic sentence
• Chunk 2 does not include the conclusion sentence.

Question 10

Introductory Paragraph

Answer 10

• The first paragraph in a multi-paragraph essay.
• It includes the thesis, most often at the very end of the paragraph.

Question 11

Hook/Lead-in

Answer 11

• Interesting, catchy opener that gains the reader’s attention.

Question 12

Transition

Answer 12

• Sentences that relate a general idea to the work being analyzed. Connects one idea to another.

Question 13

Thesis

Answer 13

• Central argument of essay
  -Limited to 1 sentence
• A sentence with a topic and an assertion/argument/opinion

Question 14

Body Paragraph

Answer 14

• Middle paragraphs that support the thesis.
• Formatted: Topic Sentence to 2 Chunks to Concluding Sentences

Question 15

Topic Sentences(T.S.)

Answer 15

• First sentence in a body paragraph within a multi-paragraph essay
• Has a topic and an opinion which directly supports the thesis.
• Focus of the body paragraph
• For a one- paragraph essay, your topic sentence IS your thesis.

Question 16

Transition and Evidence

Answer 16

• Specific details or facts that support the assertions forming the backbone or core of the body paragraphs.
• Use evidence to support ideas.

Question 17

Analysis x2

Answer 17

• Explains the connection between the thesis and evidence
• In multi-paragraph essays, it is between the T.S. and evidence
• Logic of why evidence was used to support the main argument

Question 18

Concluding Sentence(CS)

Answer 18

• One-paragraph essay: Last sentence of the paragraph. Incorporates the idea of the thesis.
• Multi-paragraph essay: Last sentence of a body paragraph. Gives a finished feeling to the paragraph and may provide transition to the next paragraph.

Question 19

Concluding Paragraph(One-paragraph essay)

Answer 19

• Last sentence of the essay. Revisits the idea of the thesis (without repeating key words or the thesis sentence).
• Refers back to the intro

Question 20

Concluding Paragraph(Multi-paragraph essay)

Answer 20

• Last paragraph of the essay. May sum up ideas, reflect on the essay, offer more commentary about the topic, or give a personal statement about the topic.
• Refers back to the intro