Question

question 2 of 10
in an explanatory essay, how are body paragraphs different from the
concluding paragraph?

a. each body paragraph should restate the thesis, but the concluding
paragraph should focus on grabbing the reader’s attention.

b. each body paragraph should focus on an individual claim, but the
concluding paragraph should summarize all the evidence.

c. each body paragraph should emphasize the author’s opinions, but
the concluding paragraph should rely on facts alone.

d. each body paragraph should cite a single source, but the
concluding paragraph should cite all the sources.

Explanation:

Body paragraphs in an explanatory essay each center on one specific claim or piece of supporting evidence to develop the thesis. The concluding paragraph's core purpose is to synthesize and summarize all the key evidence and claims presented in the body to wrap up the essay. Option A is incorrect because the introduction grabs attention, not the conclusion, and body paragraphs don't restate the thesis. Option C is wrong as both body and concluding paragraphs should balance evidence and analysis, not separate opinions and facts that way. Option D is incorrect because body paragraphs can cite multiple relevant sources, and conclusions typically don't focus on citing all sources.

Answer:

B. Each body paragraph should focus on an individual claim, but the concluding paragraph should summarize all the evidence.