Can an essay have 3 paragraphs?

Answer 1

Yes, essays do have paragraphs. I would say at least 3-5 paragraphs and up depending on how much was assigned or how much you feel you need to write. I am currently writing an essay about the 1935 Labor Day hurricane that hit The Florida Keys, and our teacher assigned us a page and a half, for which I am writing 3-4, 6 sentence paragraphs.

Hope this helps you in whatever you need to do! xD

Answer 2

Yeah dude, and if they are unspecified in length, then that means a minimum of 3 paragraphs.

An essay is not a paragraph, but it does consist of paragraphs.

In general, a good essay generally consists of five paragraphs. First, there is the introductory paragraph that introduces your subject and focuses on three main points. The introductory paragraph is the first paragraph, in which you introduce those points. Then there should be three paragraphs following the introductory paragraph. There should be one paragraph for each of the main points made in the introductory paragraph. After the three main paragraphs, there should be a closing paragraph. The closing paragraph is a summary of the paper. It should lightly hit on the three main points and bring the paper to a close by summarizing the entire paper. In general, an essay includes an introductory paragraph, which is followed by three main paragraphs and a closing paragraph.

1. Introductory Paragraph (listing three main points)
2. Paragraph two (first main point)
3. Paragraph three (second main point)
4. Paragraph four (third main point)
5. Closing paragraph (summary of the entire paper/essay)

This is a basic guideline for an essay. An essay can take on many forms. It can consists of any number of paragraphs and points of view. Ultimately, the answer to your question is an essay doesn't "mean" paragraphs. But an essay does consist of paragraphs.

Answer 3

Really depends on the person recieving/grading/viewing the essay and how long the paragraphs are. And also what the topic is. I guess it could, but I have doubts.