In standard academic writing, a "startling statement" (or, "attention-grabber," as it may be put) in an introductory paragraph will usually best appear in the very first, or opening, line. Many options are available to choose from, but a rhetorical question that posits a drastic and sudden change is often quite effective; for example, "What would happen if the internet suddenly disappeared?"
A startling statement is a something that I don't know of. If i would have known I wouldn't have come here now would I? Sorry.
introductory paragraph.
A thesis statement
Introductory paragraph.
Thesis statement
offer evidence in support of the thesis statement
The thesis statement is typically placed at the end of the introductory paragraph to provide a clear and concise roadmap of the main points that will be discussed in the essay. Placing it at the end helps to build up to the main argument or point of the essay and prepares the reader for what is to come.
A lot of times you will find the thesis sentence in an introductory paragraph in the very first sentence. The thesis statement can be anywhere in the first paragraph.
introductory
This information is usually in the introductory paragraph.
The introductory paragraph should catch the readers eye and have a strong thesis statement.
thesis statement; introductory paragraph