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Unit 4 – How writers develop arguments, intros, and conclusions
Topic 4.2
Which is the primary purpose of an introduction in a rhetorical analysis essay?
To provide context and introduce the author's subject and purpose
To iterate the main points of the essay
To state the thesis
To determine the effectiveness of the rhetoric
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