ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -In the first paragraph of an argument essay, students should set the context by reviewing the topic in a general way. Next the author should explain why the topic is important (exigence) or why readers should care about the issue. Lastly, students should present the thesis statement.

Detailed explanation-2: -Introductory paragraph. The first paragraph of your essay should outline the topic, provide background information necessary to understand your argument, outline the evidence you will present and states your thesis.

Detailed explanation-3: -Background information typically describes the history of the topic or the cause of the problem the topic addresses. It can also establish the topic’s importance or show how to solve a problem. Background information is usually three to five sentences and comes after the writer gets the reader’s attention.

Detailed explanation-4: -Information is used, but it is organized based on these major components of an argument: claim, reason, evidence, counter-claim, and rebuttal.

Detailed explanation-5: -Background sentences The first two or three sentences of your introduction should provide a general introduction to the historical topic which your essay is about. This is done so that when you state your hypothesis, your reader understands the specific point you are arguing about.