What is an introduction paragraph?

Answer 1

the first paragraph in an essay.

The introduction is where you tell your readers what the essay is going to be about. You introduce the subject and say what the basic facts are - tell them what you're going to be telling them, in other words.

Answer 2

An introduction to the following paragraph(s); usually used for essays.

Answer 3

Its a paragraph that well... introduces everything!

like it sets the scene and probably introduces the main character

Answer 4

An introduction gives the reader an idea of what your paper/essay will be about. It lays out the thesis and will set the reader up for what follows.

Answer 5

An introductory paragraph is exactly what it sounds like, it introduces the reader to what you are going to be writing about.

Answer 6

It catches the reader's attention.