Question

The introduction to an argumentative essay begins with
a hook to capture the audience.
evidence to support the argument.
a thesis statement of the claim.
a counterargument to a position.

Answer 1

a hook to capture the audience.

Explanation: the introduction typically opens with a hook (an interesting fact, question, anecdote, or statement) to grab readers’ attention, then provides background and ends with the thesis. Evidence and counterarguments come later in the body.