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What are the middle paragraphs of an essay called?

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The body paragraphs.

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What is the main idea of an entire essay?

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The thesis statement.

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What is the first sentence of an introduction called?

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The topic sentence.

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What is the purpose of the concession paragraph in an argumentative essay?

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To bring up the counterargument and refute it.

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What is the second step of an introduction paragraph?

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Background information.

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What is a thesis statement?

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A sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay.

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What is a hook in an essay?

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An engaging opening statement designed to grab the reader's attention.

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What are body paragraphs?

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Paragraphs that provide support and evidence for the thesis statement.

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What is a topic sentence?

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A sentence that expresses the main idea of a paragraph.

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What is the conclusion of an essay?

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The final paragraph that summarizes the main points and restates the thesis.