Essay Structures and Narrative Writing Review

Flashcards covering the structures for argumentative and expository essays, narrative expectations, and proper citation format based on the lecture notes.

In an Argumentative Essay, the introduction should include a hook, background, and a claim/thesis with __________ reasons.

two

The body paragraph of an Argumentative Essay contains two pieces of evidence, each followed by __________ and an elaboration.

Commentary

A __________ should be 1-3 sentences long and is followed by a rebuttal to disprove opposing points.

Counterargument

The introduction of an Expository/Informational Essay includes a thesis with __________ things stated.

three

An Expository/Informational Essay structure typically requires __________ body paragraphs.

3

To develop characters and events in a narrative, writers should use dialogue, description, and __________.

Reflection

Narrative writers should use __________ to convey experiences and events through details and figurative language.

Sensory

The final section of both Argumentative and Expository essays should rephrase the claim/thesis, summarize main points, and provide a __________.

Strong Final Thought

One key narrative expectation is to organize an event sequence that unfolds __________ and logically.

naturally

Based on the citation examples provided, the correctly formatted citation is __________ .

“--------” (Douglass 10).