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| Thesis Statement | An essay's main idea; the idea that all the points in the body of the essay support. It may be implied, but it is usually stated explicitly in the form of a statement. It conveys the essay's main idea, and may indicate the writer's approach to the subject and the writer's purpose. It may also indicate the pattern of development that will structure the essay. |
| Topic Sentence | It states the main idea of a paragraph. Often, but not always, it opens the paragraph. |
| Body Paragraphs | This develops and supports an essay's thesis. |
| Conclusion | Is a group of sentences or paragraphs that brings an essay to a close. This means not only "to end" but "to resolve." |
| Introduction | Depending on the length of an essay, this may be one paragraph, several paragraphs, or even a few pages long. The writer tries to encourage the audience to read what follows. The writer must choose tone and diction carefully, indicate what the paper is about, and suggest to readers what direction it will take. |
| Audience | The people listening to a writer's words. |
| Hook | Attention Grabber |
| Details | Facts or observations about your topic that transition to the thesis |
| Thesis | Persuasive point of the essay |
