What is a body paragraph in an argumentative essay?
Body paragraphs argumentative

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A body paragraph is a section of an argumentative essay that supports the main claim with reasons and evidence.
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What should the first sentence of a body paragraph do?
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The first sentence should restate the claim and introduce the reason that will be discussed in that paragraph.
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What is the purpose of textual evidence in a body paragraph?
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Textual evidence is used to support the claims made in the paragraph, providing proof and credibility to the argument.
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How many pieces of textual evidence should be included in each body paragraph?
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Each body paragraph should include at least two pieces of textual evidence.
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What follows the topic sentence in a body paragraph?
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Text evidence follows the topic sentence to support the claim made.
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Why is it important to cite textual evidence?
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Citing textual evidence is important to show that the evidence is credible and to support the argument effectively.
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What is a counterclaim in an argumentative essay?
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A counterclaim is an argument that opposes the main claim, which is addressed to strengthen the overall argument.
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