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Types of Introduction

2 Write an effective introduction that fits the

purpose of your essay.

Introductions that draw a reader in don’t just happen; they are

carefully crafted. Following are several types of introduction. Try them

all, using the examples as models.

Broad to Narrow

The broad-to-narrow introduction is a classic style of introduction.

Sometimes called the inverted triangle introduction, it funnels your

reader from a broad statement of your topic to the narrowest point in
the introduction: your thesis.

Example of Broad-to-Narrow Introduction

Cell phones are almost everyone’s number one accessory. They are

handy for emergencies or just to keep in touch with family and

friends, so people take them everywhere. They tag along to the