In the diagram of the five-paragraph essay, why is the introduction represented as an upside-down triangle?

• A. Introductions usually start out with broad information about the topic and narrow down to the writer's thesis statement.
• B. Introductions are usually written after the conclusion so the writer can follow the conclusion backwards.
• C. Introductions usually state the opposite of the writer's thesis statement to show what would happen if the reader isn't persuaded by the writer's point.
• D. Introductions lead the reader through a detailed history of the topic from the ancient past to the present day.

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• A. Introductions usually start out with broad information about the topic and narrow down to the writer's thesis statement.

The introduction in a five-paragraph essay is often represented as an upside-down triangle because it typically begins with general, broad information about the topic and then gradually narrows down to the specific thesis statement. This approach helps to set the context for the reader while leading them towards the main argument or purpose of the essay.