body paragraphs
Supporting text sections
Body paragraphs are the middle sections of an essay or article, sandwiched between the introduction and conclusion.
Each typically develops a single point supporting the main thesis: Her body paragraphs were well-organized but lacked evidence.
The term belongs to writing instruction, where students learn to structure arguments across multiple paragraphs.
- essayShort argumentative prose work
- thesisAcademic argument requiring defense
- topic sentencesParagraph's central claim
- supporting evidenceFacts validating a claim
- textual evidenceWritten support for claims
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- Cover Letter Partsgreeting, salutation, introduction, qualifications, closing
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- text cohesioncohesion, coherence, reference, transitions, connectives
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body paragraphsintroduction
Preliminary section or presentation
conclusion · thesis statement · hook · preamble · epilogue
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