Which is the purpose of including a thesis statement in an introductory paragraph to an explanatory text? (1 point)

Question

• to clarify the academic issues being addressed
• to immediately capture the reader's interest
. O to convince the reader of the subject's importance
• to concisely summarize the text's central idea

Answer 1

The purpose of including a thesis statement in an introductory paragraph to an explanatory text is to concisely summarize the text's central idea.