Which is the purpose of including a thesis statement in an introductory paragraph to an explanatory text?

Question

A. to clarify the academic issues being addressed
B. to immediately capture the reader’s interest
C. to convince the reader of the subject’s importance
D. to concisely summarize the text’s central idea

Answer 1

D. to concisely summarize the text’s central idea

The purpose of including a thesis statement in an introductory paragraph is to provide a clear and concise summary of the main idea or argument of the text, helping to guide the reader on what to expect in the following content.