5 Elements of an Introduction

Question 1

Pertinent Background Information

Answer 1

This is the critical background information that the reader needs to put your argument in context.

Question 2

Thesis Statement

Answer 2

This is the LAST sentence in your paragraph and it is ONE MAIN IDEA and an OPINION. It is the critical sentence that defines your entire essay.

Question 3

Hook

Answer 3

Also called an attention-getter, this is the first sentence in your essay.

Question 4

Author

Answer 4

The first and last name of the person whose literary work you are analyzing.

Question 5

Title

Answer 5

This is the title of the work you are analyzing in your essay.