The Introduction gives the opinion of the author, i.e. the thesis of the argument essay.
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- Which of the following statements are true? A: The three essential parts of an essay are introduction, the body and the conclusion. B: The introduction usually gives an overview of the essay topic, often with background information and presents the author’s point of view. C: The conclusion wraps up the essay with a summary. D: The argument is proven in the body part.
- A solution essay is argumentative in nature like an argument essay.
- Should the thesis statement of a narrative essay always be in the introduction?
- Which suggestion(s) below will help you draft and revise the introduction for an essay assignment? A: The introduction should arouse the reader’s interest in the topic. B: The introduction should provide necessary background information. C: The introduction should present a thesis statement as the focus of the essay. D: The introduction should be written in 150 to 250 words.
- Consider the following essay structure. Which do you think can be the most convincing argument? A: Opinions of both sides of an issue are discussed first. Then the author says he supports one side. B: The author presents the thesis statement first, and then support it with some examples. C: The author presents the thesis statement first, and then support it with three reasons. D: The author presents the thesis statement first, and then support it with a hierarchy of reasons and evidence.