grab the attention of the reader

provide background information on the topic

establish the importance of the topic

state your thesis

all of the above

grab the reader's attention

explain the topic

argue your claim

wrap up your essay

to grab the reader's attention

to persuade the reader to consider your position

to help the reader understand the topic before you introduce your main points

to convince the reader to agree with your main claim

provides an overview of what your essay will be about

is used to establish importance of the topic

explains why the reader should agree with you

is not necessary in the introduction paragraph

They provide a fictional ending to all stories.

They provide the reader with details to think about for the future.

They provide the reader with nothing but facts.

The provide information or explain something abut a topic to readers.