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editor,developing a wide range of books,educational products,and informational materials for children and adults.In addition,hehas written numerous articles and stories,as well as two novels.Hehas also worked as an English teacher,a lexicographer,and a writ-ing consultant.  \nIn memory ofmy mother and father  \nText and Cover Design:Merrill Haber  \nCompositor:Northeastern Graphic Services,Inc.  \nArtist:Hadel Studio  \nPlease visit our Web site at:www.amscopub.com  \nWhen ordering this book,please specify:either R739 P orA QUICK REFERENCE TO ESSAY WRITING  \nISBN 1-56765-089-9/NYC Item 56765-089-8  \nCopyright C2002 by Amsco School Publications,Inc.  \nNo part of this book may be reproduced in any formwithout written permission of the publisher.  \nPrinted in the United States of America  \n123456789100504030201  \n# TO THE READER\n\nvi  \n# 1 WHAT IS AN ESSAY?\n\n1  \n1  \n# READING AND WRITING ESSAYSESSAY PURPOSESPARTS OF AN ESSAY\n\nN  \n4  \nThe IntroductionThe Thesis StatementThe 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