Like if they only ask you to talk about two things, could you have a four paragraph essay? One intro, two bodies, one conclusion?</p>
It all depends upon how many categories you have to write about. For example, writing about the social, political, and economic consequences of an event will generate a 5 paragraph essay. Comparing the condition of women and blacks in the 1920s and 50s would most likely generate a 4 paragraph essay. The most important thing is to discuss each part of the question.</p>