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Paragraph Two: Explanation/Background

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Paragraph Two: Give an Explanation or Background

In this Three-Paragraph Model, paragraph two is where you give a simple explanation or background on the purpose you stated in paragraph one.

Remember

Background information in paragraph one confuses the reader and invites misinterpretation. 

Background in paragraph two enlightens the reader.

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