expository essay writing - introduction example

Introduction – a) Hook  - get the reader interested (question/fact/statistic)

b) State your topic

c) Briefly list the areas of the topic that will be included in your writing


Example – Have you ever wondered about what life lurks in the ocean below? Among other creatures one of the most amazing animals that lives in the sea is the Octopus.  This paper will discuss the unique physical characteristics of an octopus from their slimy tentacles to their three hearts. It will also touch on their habitat and lastly their food.

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