the PIE strategy for developing a body paragraph of an essay states that one should fisrt make a point then illustarte that point with examples, and finally conclude with an explanation

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That is correct, this strategy  is used to structure a paragraph in a easy way. As you can see, P.I.E. stands for: point, illustration, explanation.

- Point refers to the main idea of the paragraph you want to state. Remember that the following sentences need to relate to this one.

- Illustration is the one that supports your point. Remeber that it needs to be very specific and concrete, leaving no room for vagueness.

- Lastly explanation tells us how the illustration supports the point and how the point supports the main idea of the whole essay.