A thesis previews focus and approach. Which body order best matches?
- Counterclaim, focus, approach
- Approach, counterclaim, focus
- Approach, focus, counterclaim
- Focus, approach, counterclaim (correct answer)
Explanation: Your body order should mirror the thesis preview: establish the focus first, then develop the approach, and save the counterclaim for later. The most tempting mistake is starting with the approach before the focus, which reverses the preview order and confuses readers about what the essay is centered on.