What is the purpose of an introductory paragraph?

Answer 1

An introductory paragraph is used to hook your reader into the rest of the essay, or making them want to read the rest of the piece of writing. It is also used to describe what you may be writing about, and can occasionally be used to describe your position on a topic.

Apex To state the thesis and main topic

Answer 2

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Answer 3

To grab readers' attention and get them interested in the essay's main topic

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