What is the purpose of including a thesis statement in the introductory paragraph of an explanatory text?

Question

A. To concisely summarize the text's central idea
B. To clarify the academic issues being addressed
C. To immediately capture the reader's interest
D. To convince the reader of the subject's importance

Answer 1

A. To concisely summarize the text's central idea

Including a thesis statement in the introductory paragraph of an explanatory text serves to summarize the main point or central idea of the text, guiding the reader on what to expect.