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Can My 5-Paragraph Essay Have 6 Paragraphs? 1087 Views


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If five paragraphs is simply not going to cut it, then take six and throw in that extra example You'll want to ask your teacher first, but how many do you think will actually deny you the right to put in more effort?

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