Gr11 5.2 Effective Introductions

What is the primary purpose of an introduction in an essay?

• To summarize the entire essay
• To clarify terms and set context
• To provide examples
• To present the conclusion
• None of the above

Which of the following is a key element in writing a good introduction?

• Contextualization
• Providing evidence
• Clarifying terms
• Focusing on a single argument
• Mentioning the conclusion

The term "sustainability" in the provided introduction is clarified by contrasting it with which concept?

• Development
• Poverty
• Disease
• Economic Prosperity
• None of the above

What is the counterargument to the claim that development is more important than sustainability?

Do you think the introduction provides enough background information for the reader to understand the question?

• Yes
• No

What is the difference between context and focus in an introduction?

• Context sets the background, while focus presents the main argument
• Focus is more important than context
• Context presents the conclusion, while focus presents examples
• They are the same thing
• None of the above

How should key terms in an essay question be clarified in an introduction?

• By providing dictionary definitions
• By using examples
• By explaining their relevance to the argument
• By providing historical background
• By using complex vocabulary

In the provided example, what term is clarified with the definition of 'sustainable development'?

• Development
• Sustainability
• Economy
• Environment
• None of the above

What assumption in the second introduction might be difficult to justify?

Do you believe the introduction should always include a counterargument?

• Yes
• No