What is the purpose of the introduction paragraph in an essay?

To set the stage for the essay and introduce the main topic.

What should the first sentence of an introduction paragraph do?

Catch the reader's attention and indicate the main subject.

The subtopics to be discussed in the body paragraphs and the fundamental point of the essay.

I can write a thesis statement and introduction for a well-organized essay.

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In an introduction paragraph, the ideas expressed should move from general to specific.
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The thesis statement, which states what the essay will be about, is usually the last sentence in the introduction paragraph.
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The thesis statement should contain the essay's subtopics, which will be used as the topics for the body paragraphs.