Author Question: Which of the following best describes an introduction? a. An introduction is a paragraph that ... (Read 157 times)

HudsonKB16 · **on:** Jun 19, 2018

Which of the following best describes an introduction?

a. An introduction is a paragraph that announces the subject of an essay.
b. An introduction typically begins with a broad statement that your readers know and then
quickly narrows it down to the thesis statement.
c. An introduction is simply the thesis statement placed at the beginning of an essay.
d. An introduction sets the stage for a paper by capturing the readers' interest and presenting the
paper's thesis.

Question 2

How does a transition paragraph differ from other paragraphs in an essay?

a. A transition paragraph uses transitional words and phrases.
b. A transition paragraph uses some of the key words in the essay.
c. A transition paragraph does not support a generalization.
d. A transition paragraph does not have to be indented.

bimper21 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

d. An introduction sets the stage for a paper by capturing the readers' interest and presenting
the paper's thesis.

Answer to Question 2

c. A transition paragraph does not support a generalization.