English Essay!!!!?

Question

What would be a good way to begin an introduction into an essay?

here's the question!!!How would your friends characterize you? look at yourself from the side of other people and analyze your character in such a way.

Answer 1

The writer of the academic essay aims to persuade readers of an idea based on evidence. The beginning of the essay is a crucial first step in this process. In order to engage readers and establish your authority, the beginning of your essay has to accomplish certain things. Beyond introducing your topic, your beginning must also let readers know what the central issue is. What question or problem will you be thinking about? You can pose a question that will lead to your idea (in which case, your idea will be the answer to your question), or you can make a thesis statement. Or you can do both: you can ask a question and immediately suggest the answer that your essay will argue.

Answer 2

English Essays. Some people like them, some people don't. There are lots of ways to begin essays. Some start with a fragment sentence of one or two words, just like I began this answer. Sometimes people use a question. Make sure you don't use the word "you". Teachers don't like that. Ask something like "Did the people in the Alamo decide to stay in the fort during the battle because they were brave or because they were too afraid to run? Some might say that they were mighty warriors prepared to face death for the cause they believed in. But can one important facet be ruled out? Maybe they stayed because they were afraid to run and risk getting shot by the Mexicans." Do you see what kinds of ways you can use to get attention. The first sentence is the most important sentence in an essay. It sets the stage for what is to come. If it is a boring sentence, the reader will subconsciously start to tune you out. If the first sentence grabs the readers attention, it will make the reader want to keep reading. Use VERY descriptive words, a variety of adjectives, and don't like use the word "like" like all the time like I am like doing. Good Luck!

Answer 3

how about i tell you what a bad introduction is, and you will draw your own conclusions? it's not a good idea to start with:
1. writing long sentences that don't have any valuable information;
2. restating the question of the assigned essay paper instead of answering it;
3. quoting encyclopedias;
4. references to "the beginning of times";
5. giving general and commonly known information.
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Answer 4

Create an allusion (literary comparison) to another notable work, and compare it to your topic. For example: say I am writing a paper about teenage anxiety:

In his work, Catcher in the Rye, John Steinback, presents a enigmatic and confused character who is unsure of himself and the materialistic, superficial decade in which he lives. (Here is where my topic comes in) In modern times, teenagers face unsurmountable pressures everyday; they are judged by the way they dress, the way they behave, the kind of cars that they drive, their athletic abilities, and sheer social politics. It is high time that society needs to embrace new ideologies such as empathy, consideration, kindness, upholding the golden rule, and listening and absorbing many different perspectives and cultures.

Answer 5

Well, there's the classic, tried-and-true Webster's dictionary beginning. For example, if you are writing about evolution, say, you could start, "Webster's dictionary defines evolution as..." Depending on your thesis statement, you could make the rest of your intro paragraph a transition from the general statement (the definition of evolution) to your stance on evolution.

Making relevant general statements are a good way to ease your reader into discussing your point of view.

Answer 6

ask a question just about the lamest hing to do instead try to surprise the reader with catchy sentences or phrases always do your thesis sentence at the end of your first paragraph and don't state I belive because that makes a sentence/idea/statement sound weak. Try to write with the reader in mind and load up on your vocabulary try to sound smart and educated.

Answer 7

Some general attention getting strategies include using an interesting and relevant quote or statistic, a surprising (and relevant) fact, or beginning with a narrative (story). The most important thing is that you start with something both interesting and relevant.

Answer 8

That would TOTALLY depend on what the subject of your essay is going to be. You can start them many different ways with many different topics. Some topics are conducive to humor, while other, more sensitive topics should be broached in a more solemn manner.

Answer 9

Start with a good quote or an amazing/shocking fact that relates to the subject of your essay.

Answer 10

I learned in high school english that it's good to start with a quote that pertains to what you are writing about .... like say ____ one said, "....." (reference). that will get attention and make your essay seem interesting. say you are writing about love then google love quotes and find one. If not, just say a general statement because your first paragraph should go from general to specific.