What is the purpose of an introduction?

to summarize the ideas in a text
to tell a story related to the main topic of a text
to state the goals and purpose of the text
to provide evidence that supports the central argument of a text

3 answers

The purpose of an introduction is to state the goals and purpose of the text.
Which of the following is one question to ask when evaluating an introduction?

A What support is provided to explain the topic?

B How many sentences does the introduction have?

C How did the writer grab the attention of the reader?

D Does the introduction have a strong closing idea?
C How did the writer grab the attention of the reader?