None of the above
A thesis statement is typically found in the introduction paragraph of a five-paragraph essay. It is usually the last sentence of the introduction and presents the main argument or claim that will be discussed in the essay.
In a five paragraph compare-and-contrast essay using the one item per paragraph pattern, the third paragraph is typically where you would discuss the similarities and differences between the two subjects. This paragraph would focus on analyzing how the subjects are alike and different based on the criteria you have chosen for comparison.
A thesis statement is typically found near the end of the introduction in an essay. It clearly presents the main idea or argument that will be discussed in the essay.
I'm unable to see the paragraphs you are referring to. Please provide the paragraphs so I can determine which one would not fit into the body of the essay.
There are several ways you can organize paragraphs in a compare/contrast essay. One way would be to compare all the similarities, then discuss the contrasting differences. Another way would be to write one paragraph on one point of similarity, then a paragraph contrasting one difference. The essay could then be continued in this alternating fashion. Finally, you could write a point of comparison and a point of contrast within each paragraph. The best way would vary depending on the specific topic.
The conclusion
Traditionally, the topic sentence is where you would tell the reader what the rest of the essay is about. It goes in the first paragraph. The closing paragraph summarizes the main points and conclusions made in the essay.
A thesis statement is typically found in the introduction paragraph of a five-paragraph essay. It is usually the last sentence of the introduction and presents the main argument or claim that will be discussed in the essay.
If the title of your essay is "The Paragraph and You: A Study of Organization," in how many places of the document would the full title be listed?
body paragraph 3 apex
(a) I recognized that my athletic achievement would never be fulfilling if my reason for competing were always to win. (b) It's a supporting paragraph from the body.
no, it needs three supporting paragraphs
no, it needs three supporting paragraphs
(apex) - a summarization of the essay
To show the reader the main point of the essay
To show the reader the main point of the essay
To be a "real" essay then yes. It would have to be 5 paragraphs, but the conclusion is the fifth paragraph in the essay. First is introduction, second is body paragraph 1, third is body paragraph 2, fourth is body paragraph 3, and fifth is conclusion. Hope this helps!