What is the purpose of the introduction in an expository essay?
Expository Essay

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The introduction presents the importance of the topic and sets the stage for the essay.
2.
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What is a thesis statement?
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A thesis statement is a sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay, typically found at the end of the introduction.
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Where should the thesis statement be located?
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The thesis statement should be located at the end of the introduction.
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What is the role of body paragraphs in an expository essay?
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Body paragraphs provide evidence and explanations to support the thesis statement.
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How many body paragraphs should you include if your thesis statement has two reasons?
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You should include two body paragraphs, one for each reason.
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What is the 'sum it up' sentence in a body paragraph?
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The 'sum it up' sentence, also known as a concluding sentence, comes after the commentary and summarizes the main idea of the paragraph.
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What is the conclusion in an expository essay?
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The conclusion summarizes the main points of the essay and restates the thesis statement.
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