To show the reader the main point of the essay
To show the reader the main point of the essay
It would depend on what you included in your introductory paragraph and the body of your paper.
The introductory sentence is usually the open sentence of the paragraph. This sentence is what captures the reader's interest and leads him into the topic of the paragraph. The introductory sentence is usually followed by the topic sentence.
Your essay should include 9 to 10 paragraphs in total. The first paragraph is the introduction and the final paragraph is your conclusion. Each paragraph needs to contain 120-150 words each.
Introductory paragraph
The body paragraphs are located between the introductory and concluding paragraphs. The body paragraphs of your essay should support your thesis and give examples.
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?"
Setting
Yes, essays do have paragraphs. I would say at least 3-5 paragraphs and up depending on how much was assigned or how much you feel you need to write. I am currently writing an essay about the 1935 Labor Day hurricane that hit the Florida Keys, and our teacher assigned us a page and a half, for which I am writing 3-4, 6 sentence paragraphs. Hope this helps you in whatever you need to do! xD
"Unlocking the mysteries of time, the Mayan calendar reveals an ancient system of precision and prophecy that continues to captivate minds across the ages."
order of importance
yes.