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what is the purpose of an introductory paragraph in an argumentative essay?
a) To offer evidence
b) To refute your counterclaim
c) To restate your argument
d) To state your claim

Respuesta :

d to state your claim

Answer:

The correct answer is option D.

Explanation:

When writing an argumentative essay, the introductory paragraph has the purpose of STATING YOUR CLAIM. It is in the introduction where the writer present the essay topic. Usually, this paragraph is followed by the counterargument, the body paragraphs, and the conclusion which is a restatement of the whole essay.