Read the format of an outline for a narrative essay. 1. _____________________ A. Thesis statement 2. Body topic sentence A. Detail B. Detail 3. Body topic sentence A. Detail B. Detail Which item would best fill in the blank space?

The outline begins with item 1, followed by “A. Thesis statement.” A thesis statement is usually included in the introduction, which presents the essay’s main idea before the body paragraphs develop it. Therefore, “Introduction” best fills the blank; the conclusion would come at the end.

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