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Writing Workshop: Should the United States Enact Mandatory Voting Legislation? — Quiz

Question 3 • World History

Which statement best describes the introduction of an argumentative essay?

Answer

A

It acquaints readers with the topic and sets up the ideas that will be presented.

B

It ties the essay together and tells readers what they have learned and should take away.

C

It fleshes out the argument and includes counterclaims and evidence from research.

D

It establishes the main point of the essay and tells readers what the writer’s position is.

Explanation

An introduction brings readers into the topic and prepares them for the ideas the essay will discuss. Choice A best describes that role. Choice D describes the thesis statement, which is usually part of the introduction, but not the introduction as a whole.

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