The Introduction or the first paragraph. This is what outlines what your going to write about in the body.
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Thesis or Controlling Idea
An explanatory thesis statement tells the reader what the topic of the paper is and how it will be explored. It provides a clear explanation or interpretation of the topic, guiding the reader on what to expect in the rest of the essay.
One would write an essay of a horror story in the same way you'd write any essay. But, first an essay IS a short 'story,' memo, report, etc. An essay begins with what you're going to tell in a 'catch-em' sort of way to get the reader's attention. Then you tell the story, ending with reference to the beginning of what you told the reader with the wind up, or punch. In other words it is like the military term. Tell them what you're going to tell 'em, tell them, then tell them what you told 'em.
The central claim.
Yes, you can end an essay with a question to engage the reader.
The introduction part of an essay is the first paragraph written within the eassay. It introduces your reader to the topic or main idea of the essay, and typically includes the main idea or thesis statement written at the end of this paragraph.
The thesis statement is typically found at the end of the introduction and clearly states the main point or argument of the essay, giving the reader an idea of what to expect in the following discussion.
an expressive essay is an essay that you have to express yourself, tell the reader what you think. expressive- 1. showing feelings clearly. 2. full of expression so I guess expository is the opposite
You need to start an essay if it non fiction with a statement of purpose. The purpose of this paper is________________. Tell your reader right off what they will learn and read.
The part of your essay's introduction that is designed to grab your reader's attention
That the essay will show why something is a certain way