is this a good starter for the introduction of my essay?

Question

How was the world created? That is one of the most common questions that mankind has never quite figured out.

is there a better way to word this?
its for a essay about myths

Answer 1

sounds good to me!

Answer 2

Be careful about using any suggested introduction that doesn't sound like something you would write.

I think you have the right idea with your intro, but you need to spend a little more time building up to your main idea. Here's my suggestion for the first few sentences:

Begin by describing a couple of big questions that human beings *have* found the answers to. For example, the first sentence could mention a specific scientific breakthrough that human beings have made. Maybe something about astronomy or the universe, or geology, etc.. The second sentence could mention another breakthrough; for example, how we have unlocked many of the secrets of the human body, like DNA.

Then, after you have established these things, you can introduce the main idea of your essay. You could use the word "however" as a transition. For example, "However, one question that mankind has never been able to answer..." etc.

Approaching your introduction this way will create a compelling rhythm that will make the reader curious and want to keep reading.

Answer 3

Not sure what grade level you are at but if you open with too many questions or feel it is a bit dull just change your words around. Your same opener mixed up a bit could be, "The creation of the world is a mystery to many... or Numerous times the creation of the world has been a topic brought forth by people..." Essays I've found are really easy to create and do. There are infinite ways to write your essay, just choose something that flows with you and something possibly that could interest you.

Answer 4

No. This essay is meant to answer a question, not ask one.
Also, starting out with generalizations makes it seem as though you have not given any true thought to the question. It's a sign of immature writing skills.

Try something along the lines of:
"Mysteries abound when it comes to the question of Earth's beginnings. For this reason, Creation myths have existed in almost every culture this world has seen, but few seem to give a satisfactory answer to this elusive query."

Answer 5

Since the dawning of our race, mankind has eagerly probed and solved every mystery it came across. The answer to the most common question, however, has thus far eluded us: How was the world created?

Answer 6

From the time humans poplated the world, philosophers and thinkers have tried to determine how the world was created and populated.

Answer 7

YEA!!! Just remember not to use to many articles to start off each sentence. Instead of sayin:
The dog was scratching to get the fleas from off of his thick coat
Say:
Scratching drastically, the dog was anxious to get the annoying fleas from off of his shiny black coat.

doesn't that sound better!!!! LUV YA!!!