Paragraph unity: The principle that each body paragraph in an essay should develop one aspect of the thesis.
How to apply it: Begin each paragraph with a claim that advances the argument, then support it with evidence and commentary before transitioning.
Course: AP English Literature · Unit: Longer Fiction or Drama III
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