Question

Which describes the purpose of body paragraphs in an argumentative essay? Check all that apply.

to use quotations that enhance the position
to establish the topic and introduce the claim
to include reasons and evidence from research
to add examples that support the main idea
to restate the claim and provide a clear summary

Answer 1

Correct answers:
- to use quotations that enhance the position
- to include reasons and evidence from research
- to add examples that support the main idea

Brief explanation: Body paragraphs develop and support your argument by presenting reasons, research evidence, quotations, and examples. Establishing the topic/introduction of the claim is the job of the introduction, and restating the claim/summarizing belongs in the conclusion.