

Body Paragraphs
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Thomas Cano
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Body Paragraphs
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Multiple Choice
How many body paragraphs are in an argumentative essay?
1 Body Paragraph
2 Body Paragraphs & 1 Counterargument
5 Body Paragraphs & 2 counterarguments
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Multiple Choice
What is the first sentence in a body paragraph called?
Evidence
Topic Sentence
Explanation
Concluding Sentence
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Multiple Choice
What is the best (most specific) definition of a body paragraph?
A section of a newspaper
An introduction, body, or thesis
One point of your thesis you are choosing to expand upon.
A conclusion
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Multiple Choice
What are the 4 parts of a body paragraph?
introduction, conclusion, body, thesis
thesis, hook, bridge, title
topic sentence, evidence, explanation, concluding sentence
opening, example, explanation, closing
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Multiple Choice
In which order do the part of a body paragraph typically appear?
Evidence, explanation, topic sentence, concluding sentence
Explanation, concluding sentence, evidence, topic sentence
Topic sentence, concluding sentence, evidence, explanation
Topic sentence, evidence, explanation, concluding sentence
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Multiple Choice
How many sentences minimum are required for explanation/elaboration?
1
2
3
4
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Multiple Choice
What does the topic sentence do?
These sentences are in your own words and show your reasoning about the topic.
It is the evidence you give to illustrate, or show, the point of your topic.
It is one point of your thesis that sets the direction for the paragraph.
It should summarize the topic of you paragraph and transition to the next paragraph.
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Multiple Choice
In your body paragraphs, your evidence is usually ...
... a "direct quote" from a source.
... an explanation in your own words.
... a topic that sets the direction of the paragraph.
... a sentence that summarizes the topic and transitions to the next topic.
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Multiple Choice
In your body paragraphs, your explanation/elaboration is usually ...
... a "direct quote" from a source.
... an explanation of at least two sentences in your own words.
... a topic that sets the direction of the paragraph.
... a sentence that summarizes the topic and transitions to the next topic.
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Multiple Choice
In your body paragraphs, your concluding sentence is usually ...
... a "direct quote" from a source.
... an explanation in your own words.
... an initial sentence that sets the direction of the paragraph.
... a sentence that summarizes the paragraph's topic and transitions to the next paragraph.
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Final Question
Who will take first place today?
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Multiple Choice
In argumentative writing, your purpose is to persuade your reader to believe the claim of your thesis.
True
False
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