Question

Abra is developing an outline for her essay. Read the outline for the first paragraph.

Abra’s Draft Outline

Introduction: How superheroes are important to pop culture

Background information: Explain how superheroes came to be popular.

Thesis statement: Present the idea that superheroes are popular because they triumph over evil and restore humanity.

How should Abra revise the outline of the first paragraph to be more effective?

She should add a hook, such as a fact about a well-known superhero, to engage her audience.
She should move her thesis statement to the beginning of the introduction to show its significance.
She should add supporting evidence to show readers her mastery of the topic.
She should remind her audience why her thesis matters and give them something to think about.

Answer 1

She should add a hook, such as a fact about a well-known superhero, to engage her audience.

Reason: an effective introduction starts with an attention-getter, gives brief background, then ends with the thesis. Adding a hook draws readers in; supporting evidence belongs in body paragraphs and reminding readers why the thesis matters is for the conclusion.