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How long should your paragraphs be?

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There is no limit to the length of paragraphs, but they should be coherent and focused.

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What does it mean to provide textual evidence?

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Providing textual evidence means using the text to support your claim or argument.

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What is an opinion?

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An opinion is your personal thoughts or beliefs about a subject.

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What is a counterclaim?

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A counterclaim is evidence or reasoning that opposes your argument.

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How do you figure out an unknown word?

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You can figure out an unknown word by looking at the words around it for context.

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What is a thesis statement?

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A thesis statement is a sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay.

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What is the purpose of a conclusion in an essay?

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The conclusion summarizes the main points and reinforces the thesis statement.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?

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A fact is a statement that can be proven true or false, while an opinion is a personal belief.

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What is a theme in literature?

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A theme is the central idea or message conveyed in a literary work.