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Introductory Paragraph
The purposes of an introduction are to:1. Get your readers’ attention2. Inform the reader of your topic and
establish the critical context.3. Declare your thesis statement (your
claim).
Introductory ParagraphMust include:
Attention Getter or HookCritical Context (epic heroes, heroes today, hero
definition).
Title of literary piece (epic poems are underlined or placed in italics) Ex. The Odyssey or The Odyssey
Author’s nameThesisStatement of order (usually attached to
the thesis)
Introductory Paragraph
First sentence = The Attention Getter. A sentence that serves two
purposes:1. Grab the attention of your audience2. Give your audience a clue to what
your paper is about. Make me (your audience) want to
read your paper first!
Introductory Paragraph
Example attention getters:An interesting factA quoteAn anecdote (a short story)A statisticMagic three (list of three
images).A shocking statement
Introductory Paragraph
Thesis Statements have two functions:1. To preview the topic being
discussed 2. To make a claim about that topic.
A thesis must make a claim that is arguable; therefore, it cannot be a fact. If someone cannot disagree, then it is not a thesis.
Example
If this is your assignment:
Choose a character from a work of literature who can be defined as an epic hero and explain how he/she fits this definition. Give at least three examples for support.
Example: Thesis
To create your thesis, rework the question:
In the movie Shrek, Shrek is an epic hero.
This is your thesis!
Introductory Paragraph
Statement of Order: indirectly informs readers what they will find in each of your body paragraphs. It is usually attached at the end of the thesis statement.
In our example assignment, we are asked to give three examples of support for our thesis. These three examples are our statement of order!
Example: Statement of order
What does Shrek do that all epic heroes do?
1. He goes on a quest
2. He fights monsters
3. He never loses his humanity
Example: Statement of Order
Epic heroes come in all shapes, sizes and colors. In the movie Shrek, the lead character fits the definition of an epic hero. Shrek goes on a quest and fights dangerous monsters. Throughout the entire story, he never loses his humanity.
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