Body Paragraphs

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

Multiple Choice

What is the first sentence in a body paragraph called?

• Evidence

• Topic Sentence

• Explanation

• Concluding Sentence

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

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

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

Multiple Choice

How many sentences minimum are required for explanation/elaboration?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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.

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.

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.

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.

Final Question

Who will take first place today?

Multiple Choice

In argumentative writing, your purpose is to persuade your reader to believe the claim of your thesis.

• True

• False