1. an original paper or essay - composition
The composition is the entire essay or paper. It is composed by the author about a specific topic.
2. what the writer wants to prove - thesis
The thesis statement is what the whole essay is about. The entire essay is written to prove or convince others to think the same way.
3. statements that support the thesis general to particular - examples
Examples are supporting evidence that can be used to prove the thesis correct. It is important that these examples be relevant and valid.
4. words that aid in giving coherence to the essay - transitional
Transitional words aid in giving coherence to the essay. They are words such as next, last, in addition to, for example, according to. These all help the ideas flow clearly from one to the next.
5. actual events or case histories - incidents
Incidents are actual events or case histories. They are great pieces of evidence to include.
6. the main idea of a paragraph - topic sentence
The topic sentence is the main idea of the paragraph. It should relate back to the thesis.
7. found in the concluding statement - summary
The concluding paragraph includes a summary of the main key points in the composition.
8. portion of an essay located between the introduction and conclusion - the body
The body of the essay includes all of the examples and supporting evidence. It is here that the author proves the thesis to be correct.
9. restates thesis and closes paper - conclusion
The conclusion wraps up the entire composition by highlighting the key points and closing the paper. It can often include a call to action in a persuasive essay.
