GEI-4: Writing Introductions

What is the primary purpose of an introductory paragraph?

• To provide detailed arguments

• To summarize the essay

• To hook the readers and introduce the topic

• To list all references

Which part of the introduction provides background information about the essay topic?

• Thesis statement

• General statements

• Concluding sentence

• Supporting details

What is the function of the "lead" in an introductory paragraph?

• To summarize the thesis statement

• To introduce supporting arguments

• To grab the reader's attention

• To provide background details

What is the purpose of the "bridge" in an introductory paragraph?

• To grab the reader's attention

• To provide detailed examples

• To connect the lead and the thesis statement

• To conclude the introduction

What is the thesis statement's role in an introduction?

• To control the main idea of the essay

• To provide background information

• To offer supporting arguments

• To create a transition to the next paragraph

How many sentences should an introductory paragraph typically contain?

• 1-2 sentences

• 3-5 sentences

• 6-8 sentences

• 10 sentences

Which of the following techniques involves using a thought-provoking quotation in an introduction?

• Build up the background

• Begin with a question

• Begin with a quotation

• Start with a summary

Why might a rhetorical question be used in an introductory paragraph?

• To provide statistical data

• To actively engage the readers

• To offer a definitive answer

• To restate the thesis statement

What shape is recommended to visualize an introductory paragraph?

• A square

• A circle

• An upside-down triangle

• A pyramid

Which of the following describes the technique of "building up the background"?

• Providing a quote to start the introduction

• Asking a rhetorical question to engage readers

• Gradually leading from background information to the thesis

• Listing the arguments in the introduction