How long should an introduction of a 2-3 page essay be?

Answer 1

an introduction of a 2-3 page essay can be about half a page.

Answer 2

And introduction is usually one paragraph, as is the conclusion. The rest of the paragraphs are there to prove that your thesis statement is true. (Your thesis statement is normally placed at the end of your introductory paragraph.)

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