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What is the purpose of the introduction in an essay

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The introduction is the paragraph where the writer tells the reader what the topic of the essay is about. It’s important because you want to captivate the reader to continue reading. The introduction is like an opening act for a show. You want it to amaze the audience so that they want to continue watching and come back for more.
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The purpose of the introduction is to orient your reader and create interest in the paper, the introduction also hooks the reader in to read more.
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