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Types of introductory paragraphs

  • An introductory paragraph has some characteristics:

Contain thesis statement.

Introduce the topic.

Indicate generally how the topic is going to be developed.

Funnel

be interesting

That is the type of introductory in which the progress of the idea is from general to specific one.

Turnabout types

What's an introductory paragraph?

Example:

In this type, the writer opens with a statement contrary to his or her actual thesis.

The introductory paragraph consists of two parts.

An introductory paragraph is the first paragraph in writing. Its function is to lead the readers into the essay. Consequently, it should give the readers a preview of the essay. If it captures their attention, the readers will find it easier to follow the writer’s flow of expression. In order to attract the readers’ attention, ideally, the introductory paragraph should be interesting.

Example:

1. The first part is general statement about the subject to attract readers’ attention.

2. The second part is a thesis statement, which specifies the topic or the plan of the paper. The function of thesis statement is to control the idea of the paper.

Birds, pigs, rats and other animals all have special talents which have been used by humans. Birds can talk, pigs can find truffles, rats can run wires through walls for plumbers, but no animal has quite as many special talents as dogs, especially when it comes to helping ranchers.

Max was a cute dog, a Tibetan Terrier with a "winning smile", but he had annoying habit of "lifting his leg" on my furniture if I left him alone for more than a couple of hours. Also, half-way through our walks, he would roll on his back indicating he had had enough. I would have to carry him home. Just when I decided to give him up for adoption, he used his amazing talent as a "chick magnet" to find me the love of my life.

The dramatic entrance

Relevant quotation

Is a type of introduction in which the author opens with narrative, descriptive, or dramatic example.

Example:

In this way, the writer opens with the quotation relevant to the topic.

Example:

Rubble from earthquake-stricken houses is lying everywhere. Precious lives are buried deep within the piles of dirt, concrete and debris. If rescue workers can locate these souls in time, their lives may be saved. Dog teams arrive. They will employ their amazing talents in this emergency situation.

"Never trust a man a dog doesn't like." the proverbs says. This somehow implies that dogs can tell the character of a person before a human can. In many ways this is true: dogs have amazing talents when it comes to assessing a person's character. But how do they do it? Pet behaviorists give the following explanations.

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