Which structure is most effective for a body paragraph in a discursive essay?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. A clear point, supported by evidence, followed by an explanation of how it supports the argument
- Step 1: A paragraph should have one main point. Step 2. Evidence supports it, and explanation links it back to the argument. Answer: point, evidence, explanation. Why not the others: unexplained lists and quotations or repetition do not develop an argument.
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