Question

Which best describes the purpose of the introductory paragraph in a literary analysis essay?

A. It addresses counterclaims.
B. It synthesizes evidence.
C. It states the claim.
D. It summarizes the evidence.

Answer 1

 The purpose of the introductory paragraph in a literary analysis essay is to state the claim - choice C. The introduction will state the thesis and will explain what the essay will be about before you read it.

Hope that helps. -UF aka Nadia

Answer 2

An essay states a claim.
The three different parts of an essay:
Persuasive:An opinion
Descriptive:Describing something
Comparative:Compares between two things.
Good luck!