Question

Question
What is the primary purpose of an introduction in an argumentative essay?(1 point)
Responses

to introduce the claim
to introduce the claim

to identify the audience
to identify the audience

to introduce the author
to introduce the author

to decide on a topic

Answer 1

The primary purpose of an introduction in an argumentative essay is **to introduce the claim**. This is where the writer presents the main argument or thesis statement that they will be supporting throughout the essay.