Exercises 1. What do you know about the essay?

Answers:
1) A thesis statement gives an outline of what will be discussed in the essay.
2) It commonly gives background information and the thesis statement, although it can contain other ideas an opinion.
3) It's usually the last sentence of the introduction.
4) A sentence which gives an outline of the contents of a paragraph.
5) Normally at the beginning of a paragraph (but sometimes at the end).
6) It gives details on one of the arguments in a paragraph.
7) Development by using an example.
8) A summary of the main arguments, often with an opinion or recommendation.