The Annoyance of the Three Paragraph Essay
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The Frustration with Three-Paragraph Essays
Summary:
From the start, we're taught the basics of writing, focusing heavily on topic sentences and main ideas. Though often used interchangeably, teachers emphasize their differences, leading to confusion and writer’s block for many.
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The Frustration with Three-Paragraph Essays
Beginning any piece of writing, we follow strict guidelines taught by our educators. They emphasize the distinctions between topic sentences and main ideas, using them interchangeably but insisting they're different. This paradox often leads to confusion and even writer’s block. Personally, I'd prefer almost anything over stressing about such minor distinctions in the opening paragraph. The topic sentence introduces the subject?"for instance, “I dislike three-paragraph essays”?"while the main idea elaborates further. After navigating these initial hurdles, we must craft a transitional sentence to move into the essay’s main content.
Many teachers require three main points to back up or explain the topic. The choice of three might be due to its historical or symbolic significance, but this format restricts creativity with its rigid structure. An English teacher once likened the three-paragraph essay to a triangle, claiming its strength in structure. Yet, I find this analogy flawed, as triangles can also be sharp and dangerous. Additionally, the visual metaphor of a three-paragraph essay does not convey elegance: a small introduction, a heavy midsection, and a brief conclusion. It lacks proportion and aesthetic appeal.
The three-paragraph format disrupts the natural flow of ideas, compressing them into a tight middle section. It feels like an E. E. Cummings poem?"thoughts crammed together without space for reflection. This format pressures writers into conciseness, which might not suit those who prefer sticking to simple words like "good" or "bad."
Of course, these essays conclude with a summary, offering little more than repetition of what’s already been stated. Ultimately, three-paragraph essays are rigid, poorly proportioned, and often uninspiring, making them a frustrating exercise for writers.
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