Question

What should an author do in the INTRODUCTION paragraph of an argument essay? (1 point) Responses Oppose the argument Oppose the argument State the claim State the claim Provide supporting evidence Provide supporting evidence

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT-4o]

In the INTRODUCTION paragraph of an argument essay, an author should **state the claim**. This sets the stage for the argument by clearly presenting the main point or thesis that will be supported throughout the essay.